Process Tech (Multi-Skilled)

Southern Water; Winchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Health care cash plan

Competitive pension

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a maintenance technician to help proactively maintain and repair water supply plant and equipment across multiple sites. The role requires a Level 3 NVQ in mechanical or electrical disciplines and a full UK driving licence, with standby duties on a 1-in-6 rota.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance while providing technical support to contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or Electrical qualification required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, starters, and variable speed drives.
• Install and commission new plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations.
• Respond to alarms and diagnose faults, carrying out repairs or escalating issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Perform inspection and testing on mechanical and electrical systems, following procedures and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams and external contractors, ensuring safe and efficient work.
• Accurately update company systems with maintenance records, fault reports and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency and environmental performance.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or Electrical

Job description

Closing Date

2026-09-09

Location: Otterbourne, Hampshire - 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 8:00-16:30 Monday to Wednesday & 15:30 finish on Thursday & Friday

Salary: Base pay ranges £40,860.92 up to £48,509.64 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 contributions

For a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.

About the role

Join our Water Supply Team, to play a vital part in the frontline of our day-to-day maintenance of, and repairs to, Water supply works, reservoirs and booster stations to ensure all environmental, quality and customer service standards are met, whilst meeting H&S legislation and achieving budgetary targets.

What you will be responsible for:

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, starters, and variable speed drives.
• Install and commission new plant and equipment as required, ensuring compliance with company standards and safety regulations.
• Respond to alarms and diagnose faults, carrying out repairs or escalating issues promptly to minimise downtime and environmental impact.
• Perform inspection and testing on both mechanical and electrical systems, following company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams and external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Accurately update company systems and databases with maintenance records, fault reports, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, efficiency, and environmental performance.

Additional Requirements

Standby cover required on a 1-in-6 Rota basis.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or 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 water 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 record check (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.