Production Technician (Process)

South East Water Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday entitlement

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Job summary

South East Water Limited is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain water production sites, reservoirs and pumping stations across the supply area. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to travel between sites.

You will monitor flows, manage chemicals and assist with maintenance activities. The role includes a 1 in 7 standby rota and a company van, with a clear progression structure and potential earnings up to £44,188.21 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in process operations is required.
• Able to work in confined spaces and maintain safety.
• Valid driving licence and IT literacy expected.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain water treatment processes at production sites.
• Control chemical use and delivery within treatment processes.
• Assist with confined space tasks and liaise with contractors.
• Complete administrative tasks for maintenance work and site upkeep.
• Maintain security and issue permits to work when required.
• Support standby rota for out-of-hours incidents.

Skills

Experience in process operations

Confined spaces

Driving licence

IT & computers

Attention to detail

Water treatment processes

Water industry qualifications

Job description

Summary: Are you technically minded and able to come up with creative solutions? Do you thrive in challenging environments? Are you a real team-player? If so, don’t let this opportunity pass you by… We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. You’ll take up this crucial role as a Process Technician to join our team that keep the water flowing for millions of customers every day. You’ll use your skills, know-how and attention to detail, along with a dependable approach, to operate and maintain our production sites, reservoirs and pumping stations. You’ll manage water level and flow within our reservoirs and pumping stations to ensure we provide a continuous water supply to the communities we serve. Experience in water treatment processes would be useful but isn’t essential. Ideally, you’ll have experience in process operations or an electrical / mechanical engineering background. You’ll operate, maintain and manage our water production sites by monitoring, optimising and continuously improving water treatment processes. Your attention to details means that data will be correctly recorded and work management systems updated accurately. It’s crucial that you’re an agile team player and confident working alone. We provide a company van, as this role involves travelling across the supply area to attend different sites. Working hours are 37 hours per week (7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Friday). After your initial training, you’ll be required to participate in a 1in7 standby rota to respond to incidents out of hours and at weekends. In return, we pay a standby Allowance (c. £2,000 per annum) plus overtime rates. We offer a clear career and pay progression structure to encourage your development where you can earn up to £38,700 as you increase your knowledge and abilities. You’ll have access to training to take your knowledge to the next level. This is a great opportunity to grow your career and contribute to the success of our production team.

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for the operating, monitoring, controlling, checking and maintenance of water treatment process at water production sites ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of our production works and associated sites.
• Control and monitor correct use of chemicals within the treatment processes, including receipt and delivery.
• Assisting other members of the Production team with Confined Space Entry where 3 or more bodies are required to complete a job.
• Liaise, supervise and work with contractors while they undertake works on sites.
• Complete all necessary administration associated with reactive and planned maintenance work.
• Carry out any general site duties – for example, ensuring sites are in a clean and tidy condition.
• Monitor and maintain security of production site.
• Issue Permits to Work where required.
• Assist with capital works as and when required.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation, company policies and Production “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP).
• Take part in a Standby rota to provide out of hours support to the operational area.

You’ll need

• Experience of working in process operations.
• Medically able to work in confined spaces.
• A valid driving licence.
• Confident using IT and computers.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience in water treatment processes.
• Water industry recognised qualifications.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with SouthEastWater.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

Compensation package

£35,630 - £44,188.21 p.a. + company van

We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.

Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.

We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.

A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.

Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.