Wastewater Plant Technician – Southeast England

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider in the UK is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Technician to maintain and operate treatment plants across Southeast England. Candidates will need to have a background in wastewater treatment or utility operations, strong organizational skills, and basic mechanical fault-finding abilities. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary up to £36,500, plus a range of benefits including bonuses, holidays, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Bonus

25-30 Days Holiday

Excellent Benefits

Pension (Up to 7%)

Life Assurance

EV Scheme

Private Medical

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment, utilities operations or a related engineering/field environment.
• Basic mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of sewer networks, drainage systems or similar infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants, ensuring safe and compliant performance.
• Perform inspections, routine maintenance and operational monitoring of treatment assets.
• Diagnose faults across the wastewater network and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Experience in wastewater treatment

Basic mechanical and electrical fault-finding

Strong organisational skills

Job description

A leading utilities provider in the UK is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Technician to maintain and operate treatment plants across Southeast England. Candidates will need to have a background in wastewater treatment or utility operations, strong organizational skills, and basic mechanical fault-finding abilities. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary up to £36,500, plus a range of benefits including bonuses, holidays, and a pension scheme.