Wastewater Treatment Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider in Southeast England seeks a Wastewater Treatment Technician to oversee daily operations at treatment plants. This hands-on role involves ensuring compliance, performing inspections, and coordinating maintenance activities. The ideal candidate has experience in wastewater treatment or utilities operations, mechanical and electrical skills, and strong organizational abilities. The position offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and excellent benefits.

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 field.
• Basic mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of sewer networks and drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants safely.
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance.
• Support field activities including meter readings.
• Diagnose faults in the wastewater network.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure safety and standards.
• Maintain logs and records for compliance.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Utilities operations

Basic mechanical skills

Basic electrical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Technician (Utilities)

Site-Based - Southeast England (Kent, Rochester, Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone)

Up to £36,500 DOE + Bonus + 25-30 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits + Pension (Up to 7%) + Life Assurance + EV Scheme + Private Medical

Are you experienced in wastewater treatment, utility operations or drainage systems?

Do you want to join a leading organisation within the multi-utility and environmental services sector, supporting critical wastewater and drainage infrastructure across a growing network?

This expanding utilities provider is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Technician to take ownership of daily operations across two treatment plants while supporting essential field-based activities across the wider network.

This is a hands‑on technical role ensuring safe, compliant and efficient wastewater operations, playing a vital part in environmental performance, asset reliability and service continuity.

You’ll work autonomously across the Southeast, supported by a forward‑thinking organisation committed to innovation, safety and employee wellbeing.

The Role

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants, ensuring safe and compliant performance.
• Perform inspections, routine maintenance and operational monitoring of treatment assets.
• Support wider field activities including meter readings, SuDS inspections and CCTV surveys.
• Diagnose faults across the wastewater network and coordinate corrective actions.
• Liaise with external contractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to required standards.
• Maintain accurate logs, records and system updates to support compliance and asset management.

The Person

• 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.
• Strong organisational skills and able to work independently.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.