Field-Based Water Production Technician – Process Ops

South East Water UK; Lane; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday entitlement

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain water production sites, ensuring continuous supply. You’ll monitor, optimise, and improve treatment processes while recording data accurately and updating work systems.

Travel across the supply area with a company van is required. The role involves a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday, plus a 1 in 7 standby rota with standby allowance and overtime rates. Training and progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in process operations.
• Medically able to work in confined spaces.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Confident using IT and computers.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience in water treatment processes.
• Water industry recognised qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, control and maintain water treatment processes at production sites to ensure reliable operation.
• Control usage and delivery of chemicals within treatment processes.
• Assist with Confined Space Entries where required.
• Liaise with contractors and supervise works on sites.
• Complete administration for reactive and planned maintenance.
• Carry out general site duties and maintain clean, tidy sites.
• Monitor site security and issue Permits to Work when required.
• Assist with capital works and stand in for standby rota.

Skills

Process operations

Confined spaces

Driving licence

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Water treatment experience

Water industry qualifications

Education

Water industry recognised qualifications

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain water production sites, ensuring continuous supply. You’ll monitor, optimise, and improve treatment processes while recording data accurately and updating work systems.

Travel across the supply area with a company van is required. The role involves a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday, plus a 1 in 7 standby rota with standby allowance and overtime rates. Training and progression are provided.