Electrical Process Technician

Southern Water; England; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Health care cash plan

Competitive pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking an Electrical Process Technician to maintain and repair wastewater-treatment plant and pumping stations across multiple sites, including Chichester and travel to nearby sites. The role requires a Level 3 NVQ in electrical work and a full UK driving licence, with a 38-hour week and a permanent contract.

The job offers company-provided van for business use with a fuel card, pension and health care cash plan, plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Install new plant and equipment as required.
• Respond to alarms and fault-find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.
• Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following procedures.
• Provide technical expertise to contractors.
• Update company systems and databases accurately.

Skills

Driving licence

Problem-solving

Pressure management

Site travel readiness

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical

Tools

None

Job description

Electrical Process TechnicianBy clicking 'Accept all Cookies', you agree for cookies to be stored on your device - we'll use them to analyse our site's usage, enhance our web pages and support our marketing activities. We also share the data from cookies with Google.# Southern Water## Electrical Process TechnicianApply: CHICHESTER: BUDDS FARM: Hampshire: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 19, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR8922**Closing Date**2026-11-19**Process Technician - Electrician****Location: Chichester - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites from Portsmouth to Bognor and have a current full driving licence.****Contract Type: Permanent****Hours: 38 hours****Salary: Base pay ranges from** **£38,247.41 - £45,896.13** **per annum (depending on skills and experience)** **Benefits:*** A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card* Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)* Competitive pensionFor a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.# # # **About the role**Join our Wastewater Treatment Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations. Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement. # **What you will be responsible for:*** Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment.* Install new plant and equipment as required.* Respond to alarms and fault-find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.* Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures.* Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.* Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.# # **Additional Requirements:**There may opportunities to work Standby's and over time in the future # **What you’ll bring to the role:**## Essential* Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.* Full UK driving licence.* Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.## Desirable* Experience in water industry.* Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.* Knowledge of health and safety legislation.* Knowledge of Mechanical Systems# # **Progression opportunities**Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.# # **About Southern Water**Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. *\"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.\"* If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself) **Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. **Additional information:**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation. #REED### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?