Wastewater Treatment Technician

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

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.

Reference Number: BBBH266007

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

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.