Maintenance Technician

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 15%

Bonus up to 6%

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee mental health support

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain production assets within our water treatment and distribution networks in Havant. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact.

You will work with the Production Technical Team Leader to keep operations safe, reliable and efficient, with opportunities to develop skills across electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance in a real utility

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship or skilled qualification in a relevant technical field.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, and a flexible, can‑do attitude.
• A collaborative mindset—someone who enjoys working with others and learning together.
• A sense of accountability and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
• A proactive, curious approach—open to learning new systems and technology.
• A real passion for providing excellent service, whether to colleagues, customers, or communities.
• GCSEs (A–C / Level 4 or above) in English, Maths, and ideally a science subject.
• Confidence using smartphones and computers in your daily work.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of planned maintenance across key assets and ensure we’re working in line with schedules.
• Carry out maintenance on instruments, low voltage switchgear, dosing equipment, pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, and motors.
• Visit treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs—supporting the operability and performance of our sites.
• Monitor and gather asset performance data and record your work clearly and accurately.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams with confidence and attention to detail.
• Respond quickly and thoughtfully to equipment breakdowns—troubleshooting issues, sourcing spares, and repairing systems.
• Ensure our equipment is maintained and calibrated to high standards, in line with audit requirements.
• Collaborate with team members, operators, and departments—sharing insights and exchanging vital information.
• Maintain documentation to support internal processes and uphold compliance.
• Keep a close eye on any external activities that may impact our water sources, reliability, or operational effectiveness.

Skills

Apprenticeship/technical qualification

Problem solving

Teamwork

Accountability

Proactive learning

Customer service orientation

GCSE English/Maths/Science

IT literacy (smartphones/computers)

Education

GCSEs English/Maths/Science

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Company: Portsmouth Water

Salary: £36,223 to £44,397 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Havant, PO9 1LD

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

At Portsmouth Water, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality water to our communities every single day. Due to growth in the team, we are looking for a dedicated and collaborative Production Maintenance Technician to help care for and maintain our production assets. This is a hands‑on role that blends technical expertise with teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact across our water treatment and distribution networks.

You will work closely with the Production Technical Team Leader to ensure our operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently—helping to drive improvements that benefit both the business and the people we serve.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of planned maintenance across key assets and ensure we’re working in line with schedules.
• Carry out maintenance on instruments, low voltage switchgear, dosing equipment, pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, and motors.
• Visit treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs—supporting the operability and performance of our sites.
• Monitor and gather asset performance data and record your work clearly and accurately.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams with confidence and attention to detail.
• Respond quickly and thoughtfully to equipment breakdowns—troubleshooting issues, sourcing spares, and repairing systems.
• Ensure our equipment is maintained and calibrated to high standards, in line with audit requirements.
• Collaborate with team members, operators, and departments—sharing insights and exchanging vital information.
• Maintain documentation to support internal processes and uphold compliance.
• Keep a close eye on any external activities that may impact our water sources, reliability, or operational effectiveness.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• A recognised apprenticeship or skilled qualification in a relevant technical field.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, and a flexible, can‑do attitude.
• A collaborative mindset—someone who enjoys working with others and learning together.
• A sense of accountability and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
• A proactive, curious approach—open to learning new systems and technology.
• A real passion for providing excellent service, whether to colleagues, customers, or communities.
• GCSEs (A–C / Level 4 or above) in English, Maths, and ideally a science subject.
• Confidence using smartphones and computers in your daily work.

The successful applicant will be required to have a full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), will have to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and additionally any other safety measures deemed necessary by Portsmouth Water Ltd in connection with driving.

If you are successful for the role, you will also be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre‑employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

You could earn a non‑contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

All expenses covered summer and winter social events.

Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan

…and so much more!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme