Process Technician

Southern Water; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water utility company is looking for a Process Technician - Multi/Electrician/Mechanic in Hastings. You will perform maintenance on plant and equipment, provide technical expertise, and work on various projects. Candidates must have a Level 3 NVQ qualification and a UK driving license. The role offers flexible work hours, a company van, healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company van

Healthcare

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK driving license.
• Level 3 NVQ qualification is mandatory.
• Ability to work in various conditions and manage own time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chemical dosing systems and assist with process issues.
• Install new plant and equipment as required.
• Respond to alarms and fault find issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Multi/Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

Closing Date: 2025-10-10

Job Title: Process Technician - Multi/Electrician/Mechanic

Location: Hastings

Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience

Requirements: *Must have a UK driving license as this role comes with a company van*

Your experience as a Process Technician - Multi/Electrician/Mechanic is valuable to us here at Southern Water. Do you have the desire to be part of a team which consists of mechanical, electrical and ICA technicians but also enjoy managing your own workload? You will be somebody who is excited by the prospect of being able to reap the rewards and thrive on job satisfaction.

Using your existing knowledge, you will undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment daily in the East Sussex Water Supply region. Other responsibilities will include providing technical expertise to internal and external contractors, managing projects, and carrying out inspections and tests on electrical equipment and assisting in development of other projects.

Every day is different, you will be working in all conditions carrying out and a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions for the Wholesale Water directorate can operate to maintain a fresh water supply to our customers. Although work is generated to you on a weekly basis, you will be managing your own time, giving you the freedom and flexibility to design your own working week, you will continue to be organised and proactive.

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

Duties of a Process Technician - Multi/Electrician/Mechanic

• Maintain chemical dosing systems and assist with process issues.
• Install new plant and equipment as required
• Respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
• Gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
• Identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required
• Be part of a standby rota for reactive failures (Rota details to be discussed during the interview stage)
• Work closely with other asset maintenance technicians and process operators, to keep our sites operating well and producing clean wholesome water for our customers
• 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.

Requirements

You will need to be: Level 3 NVQ qualified (Multi/Electrical or Mechanical). *Any applications that do not have the above qualifications will not be considered*

What's in it for you?

We offer a great company benefits package, in a role with stability, ongoing training and progression combined. The benefits include but are not limited to a company van (business use only but can be taken home) with a fuel card, healthcare and eligibility for a company bonus. Working hours for this role are Monday to Wednesday 8am to 4:30pm and Thursday and Friday 8am to 15:30pm.

In Southern Water you'll have the benefits of structured hours, with standby opportunities giving you greater earning potential.

Join our asset maintenance 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.