Technical Coordinator

Southern Water; Horsham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A company van (for business use only)

Health Care cash plan cover

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Join Southern Water’s Water Production Team at Hardham to uphold compliance and support operations across our Sussex sites. You’ll carry out audits to ensure safety, environmental, and cleanliness standards meet requirements and regulatory expectations.

The role involves coordinating activity with Field Performance Managers, assisting planned work, managing standby rotas (1-in-10), and deputising for the Field Performance Manager during leave, with travel between sites and a full UK driving

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out site audits to ensure 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.
• Manage unannounced regulatory audits and maintain relationships with regulators.
• Deputise for the Field Performance Manager when required.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.

Skills

Strong technical background

Full UK driving licence

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Closing Date

2026-10-02

Technical Co ‑ ordinator
Location: Hardham – you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites in Sussex and have a current full driving licence.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week plus standby cover on a X‑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


• 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 Water Production Team to help uphold compliance standards and support operational performance across our Hardham 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


• Manage unannounced regulatory audits and maintain professional relationships with regulators


• Deputise 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


• Understanding of water treatment processes and site management

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.

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. This role is subject to enhanced pre-employment security screening. Applicants will need to have lived in the UK for the previous 3 years to enable the required checks to be completed.

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.