Wastewater Process Technician (Mechanical) - Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (business use) with home-d

Fuel card

Health Care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician - Mechanic to join its Wastewater Team across Battle/Hastings/Rye sites. The role requires maintenance of pumps, motors and gear boxes, with travel across multiple sites and a valid UK driving licence.

The team focuses on safety, environment, and continuous improvement in water treatment facilities. You will perform reactive and planned maintenance, install new equipment, respond to alarms, and provide technical support to contractors, with

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Mechanical 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 such as pumps, motors and gear boxes.
• 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 mechanical equipment following company procedures.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
• Participation in standby cover on a 1-in-7 rota basis when required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Under pressure

Maintenance experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Process Technician - Mechanic to join its Wastewater Team across Battle/Hastings/Rye sites. The role requires maintenance of pumps, motors and gear boxes, with travel across multiple sites and a valid UK driving licence.

The team focuses on safety, environment, and continuous improvement in water treatment facilities. You will perform reactive and planned maintenance, install new equipment, respond to alarms, and provide technical support to contractors, with