Production Maintenance Tech – Water Utility (Flexible)

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 15%

Bonus up to 6%

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee mental health support

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain production assets within our water treatment and distribution networks in Havant. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact.

You will work with the Production Technical Team Leader to keep operations safe, reliable and efficient, with opportunities to develop skills across electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance in a real utility

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship or skilled qualification in a relevant technical field.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, and a flexible, can‑do attitude.
• A collaborative mindset—someone who enjoys working with others and learning together.
• A sense of accountability and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
• A proactive, curious approach—open to learning new systems and technology.
• A real passion for providing excellent service, whether to colleagues, customers, or communities.
• GCSEs (A–C / Level 4 or above) in English, Maths, and ideally a science subject.
• Confidence using smartphones and computers in your daily work.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of planned maintenance across key assets and ensure we’re working in line with schedules.
• Carry out maintenance on instruments, low voltage switchgear, dosing equipment, pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, and motors.
• Visit treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs—supporting the operability and performance of our sites.
• Monitor and gather asset performance data and record your work clearly and accurately.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams with confidence and attention to detail.
• Respond quickly and thoughtfully to equipment breakdowns—troubleshooting issues, sourcing spares, and repairing systems.
• Ensure our equipment is maintained and calibrated to high standards, in line with audit requirements.
• Collaborate with team members, operators, and departments—sharing insights and exchanging vital information.
• Maintain documentation to support internal processes and uphold compliance.
• Keep a close eye on any external activities that may impact our water sources, reliability, or operational effectiveness.

Skills

Apprenticeship/technical qualification

Problem solving

Teamwork

Accountability

Proactive learning

Customer service orientation

GCSE English/Maths/Science

IT literacy (smartphones/computers)

Education

GCSEs English/Maths/Science

Job description

Portsmouth Water is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain production assets within our water treatment and distribution networks in Havant. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact.

You will work with the Production Technical Team Leader to keep operations safe, reliable and efficient, with opportunities to develop skills across electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance in a real utility