Water Plant Technician – Maintenance & Pumps

Southern Water; Winchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Health care cash plan

Competitive pension

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a maintenance technician to help proactively maintain and repair water supply plant and equipment across multiple sites. The role requires a Level 3 NVQ in mechanical or electrical disciplines and a full UK driving licence, with standby duties on a 1-in-6 rota.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance while providing technical support to contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or Electrical qualification required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, starters, and variable speed drives.
• Install and commission new plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations.
• Respond to alarms and diagnose faults, carrying out repairs or escalating issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Perform inspection and testing on mechanical and electrical systems, following procedures and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams and external contractors, ensuring safe and efficient work.
• Accurately update company systems with maintenance records, fault reports and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency and environmental performance.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or Electrical

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a maintenance technician to help proactively maintain and repair water supply plant and equipment across multiple sites. The role requires a Level 3 NVQ in mechanical or electrical disciplines and a full UK driving licence, with standby duties on a 1-in-6 rota.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance while providing technical support to contractors and internal teams.