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Process Tech (Mech)

Southern Water

Lewes

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GBP 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Technician (Mechanic) to join their Waste Water Treatment Team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while innovating solutions for continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including a company van, and opportunities for career progression. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Van

25 Days Annual Leave

BUPA Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension Contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts with Retailers

Study Support for Qualifications

Two Paid Volunteering Days

Qualifications

Level 3 NVQ qualified in Mechanical.
Experience in mechanical and electrical work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair wastewater treatment works and pumping stations.
Ensure compliance with environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Understanding of Pumping Station Operation

Education

Level 3 NVQ

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Closing Date

26/03/2025

Job Title: Process Technician – Mechanic

Location: Peacehaven/Uckfield - Sussex - 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 £35,704.36 to £42,844.53 per annum (offer amount is depending on skills and experience)

Qualifications required: Level 3 NVQ

The role requires you to commit to standby which attracts additional payments and overtime (subject to availability) which may increase your potential earnings to up to £10,000 per year in addition to your base pay!

More benefits!

A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
An employee assistance program
A network of sports and social clubs
Company and performance-related bonus
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Health Cash Plan
Two paid volunteering days a year
Occupational health service
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
Cycle to work scheme

What are we looking for?

We are currently recruiting for a Process Technician (Mechanic), joining our Waste Water Treatment Team, to play a vital part in the frontline of our day-to-day maintenance of, and repairs to, waste water treatment works, sludge treatment centres and pumping stations to ensure all environmental, quality and customer service standards are met, whilst meeting H&S legislation and achieving budgetary targets.

In this role you will be utilising your mechanical knowledge and experience to ensure we remain compliant, reduce pollution and ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers. You will have the scope of opportunity to innovate and introduce solutions, to create continuous improvements into existing processes.

You do not need to have a background in the water industry, we welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.

However, You Need To Satisfy The Below Qualification Requirement

Level 3 NVQ qualified (Mechanical)

However an individual who has experience and qualifications in both mechanical and electrical work would be advantageous.

(Any applications that do not have the required qualifications will not be considered):

To be successful in this role, you will also be:

Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of pumping station operation and the wastewater treatment process.
A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required.
An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors.
Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.

This is a job where you can make a difference to our customers and environment, this is a very rewarding role, and we need your technical abilities!

Not one day is the same, but as a great team player you will be ready to take on the challenge with a proactive mindset and make the required improvements to keep the sites running without any interruptions!

Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.

Seniority level

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