Technical Co-ordinator

Southern Water; Burham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider is seeking a Technical Co‑ordinator to uphold compliance standards and support operations at their Burham site. The role includes conducting site audits, coordinating activities across multiple sites, and managing unplanned health and safety events. Candidates must possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities within a committed and diverse organization.

Benefits

Company van for business use

Health Care cash plan cover

Pension contributions up to 11%

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential for travel across multiple sites.
• Experience in water industry operations is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits for compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate operational activities and support planned work across sites.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure timely and safe work completion.

Skills

Strong technical and operational background

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Closing Date

2026-01-22

Technical Co‑ordinator

pennyLocation: Burham – you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week plus standby cover on a 1‑in‑10 rota basis

Salary: Starting salary up to £41,500 per annum (depending on skills and experience), plus additional standby and call‑out payments

Benefits

• A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
Types:
• Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)

For a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.

About rozp role

Join our Water Production Team to help uphold compliance standards and support operational performance across our Burham site and surrounding areas. You’ll carry out audits to ensure cleanliness, safety, environmental management, and routine maintenance activities meet internal and regulatory requirements.

This role involves close collaboration with Field Performance Managers, assisting with planned work, coordinating operational activity, and supporting the team during unplanned events or health and safety risks. You’ll also manage unannounced regulatory spot audits and liaise professionally with contractors and governing bodies.

Travel between operational sites is required, and you’ll participate in a standby rota approximately 1‑in‑10. You will also deputise for the Field Performance Manager during periods of leave or delegated responsibility, helping maintain operational continuity and team performance.

What you will be responsible for:

• Carry out site audits to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and cleanliness standards
• Support planned work and coordinate operational activities across multiple sites
• Respond to unplanned events and assist in managing health and safety risks
• Liaise with contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Deputprofessional? for the Field Performance Manager when required
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly
• Participate in standby cover on a 1‑in‑10 rota basis

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• Strong technical and operational background
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• Experience in water industry operations
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance standards
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Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities, providing a strong platform to progress into future management and leadership positions.

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.

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.

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com‑ Introduce Yourself)