Wastewater Process Technician (Electrician) – Company Van

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for business use and fuel

Health Care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician - Electrician in the New Romney region. You will travel across multiple sites and hold a current full UK driving licence to support wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations.

The role requires reactive and planned maintenance and on-call standby responsibilities. You will install new equipment, fault-find alarms, and provide technical support to contractors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

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.
• Install new plant and equipment as required.
• Respond to alarms and fault-find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.
• Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
• Participate in standby cover

Skills

Problem-solving

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician - Electrician in the New Romney region. You will travel across multiple sites and hold a current full UK driving licence to support wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations.

The role requires reactive and planned maintenance and on-call standby responsibilities. You will install new equipment, fault-find alarms, and provide technical support to contractors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.