Process Tech (Elec)

Southern Water; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Health care cash plan

Pension contributions

Job summary

Southern Water is recruiting a Process Technician - Electrician to maintain and repair wastewater infrastructure across Battle, Hastings & Rye region. You will support safety, quality and environmental standards while enabling continuous improvement. Role involves travel across multiple sites with standby on a 1-in-7 rota.

The ideal candidate holds Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualifications, a full UK driving licence and can work under pressure to keep critical plant running.

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, including motors, starters, and variable speed drives.
• Install new plant and equipment and integrate electrical systems such as drives and motor control setups.
• Respond to alarms and fault-find issues on electrical assets, fixing or escalating as needed.
• Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures and industry standards.
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and external contractors around motor control and automation equipment.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly; participate in standby cover on a 1-in-7 rota.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates

Job description

Closing Date

2026-11-16

Process Technician - Electrician

Location: Battle, Hastings & Rye 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)

• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)

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, including motors, starters, and variable speed drives.

• Install new plant and equipment as required, ensuring safe integration of electrical systems such as drives and motor control setups.

• Respond to alarms and fault‑find issues on electrical assets, fixing or escalating as needed.

• Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures and industry standards.

• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and external contractors, particularly around motor control and automation equipment.

• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.

• Participate in standby cover on a 1-in-7 rota basis.

Additional Requirements:

Standby cover required on a 1-in-7 rota basis.

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.

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.”

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 recordcheck (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.