Process Technician - Mechanic

Southern Water; Chatham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Process Technician - Mechanic, where you will play a vital role in maintaining wastewater treatment facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, you will contribute to environmental sustainability while enjoying a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, company van, and extensive training. If you have a passion for mechanical work and are ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company van

PPE and tools provided

25 days annual leave

BUPA cash plan cover

Free annual flu jab

Pension contributions up to 11%

Employee assistance program

Performance-related bonus

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ qualified in mechanical or electrical work.
• Understanding of wastewater treatment processes and pumping stations.

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 in mechanical work

Job description

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Closing Date

2025-06-26

Job Title: Process Technician – Mechanic

Location: Chatham, Kent - 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 £36,954.02 to £44,344.09 per annum (offer amount is depending on skills and experience)

Qualifications required: Level 3 NVQ in mechanical work.

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

• 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 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/electrical)

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

• Able to demonstrate an 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 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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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