Process Tech (Elec)

Southern Water; Ashford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (business usage)

Fuel card

Health care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician - Electrician to join our Wastewater Treatment Team in the New Romney region. You will maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations, while ensuring compliance with environmental, quality and safety standards.

You will undertake reactive and planned maintenance, install new plant, respond to alarms, and provide technical support to contractors.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 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 company procedures.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
• Participate in standby cover

Skills

Problem solving

Pressure handling

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification

Job description

Closing Date

16/11/2026

Process Technician - Electrician

Location: New Romney Region - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours

Salary: Base pay ranges from £38,247.41 up to £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 Pension

For 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.
• Participate in standby cover

Additional Requirements:

Standby cover required

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.

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.