Process Technician - Multi Skilled

慨正橡扯; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,860 - 48,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for business use and fuel

Health care cash plan

Competitive pension

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician – Multiskilled to join our wastewater maintenance team in Canterbury, with responsibilities across pumping stations, sludge centres, and treatment works. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis to minimise downtime and environmental impact.

You will install and commission new plant, support compliance with safety and environmental standards, and work with internal teams and contractors to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or Electrical qualifications with certificates.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant across wastewater sites.
• Install and commission new plant and equipment in line with safety standards.
• Respond to alarms, diagnose faults and perform repairs or escalate quickly.
• Inspect and test mechanical and electrical systems per procedures and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Resilience

Ability to work under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or Electrical

Job description

Closing Date

2026-07-30

Process Technician – Multiskilled

Location: Canterbury, 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 £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

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 mechanical and electrical plant and equipment across wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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 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.