Wastewater Electric Technician – Van & Benefits

Southern Water; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (business use; can take it

Fuel card

Health care cash plan

Pension contributions up to 11%

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician - Electrician in the Battle, Hastings & Rye region. The role requires willingness to travel across multiple sites and hold a full UK driving licence. 38 hours per week with a permanent contract and a salary range of £38,247.41 to £45,896.13 per annum.

You will maintain wastewater treatment works, sludge centres and pumping stations, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met while supporting continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment, including motors, starters and variable speed drives.
• Install new plant and equipment, ensuring safe integration of electrical systems such as drives and motor control setups.
• Respond to alarms and fault-find issues on electrical assets, fixing or escalating as needed.
• Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures and industry standards.
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and external contractors around motor control and automation equipment.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
• Participate in standby cover on a 1-in-7 rota basis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence (UK)

Electrical knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician - Electrician in the Battle, Hastings & Rye region. The role requires willingness to travel across multiple sites and hold a full UK driving licence. 38 hours per week with a permanent contract and a salary range of £38,247.41 to £45,896.13 per annum.

You will maintain wastewater treatment works, sludge centres and pumping stations, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met while supporting continuous improvement across sites.