Water Production Process Technician

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking a Process Technician to monitor and optimize water production in Havant. The role involves ensuring safe water delivery, conducting inspections, and supporting colleagues in operational tasks. Ideal candidates will have industry qualifications and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary up to £43,000 per annum and benefits including 25 days annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 15% matched pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and pay

Life assurance and health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience with chemicals and COSHH awareness.
• Experience working in Medium/High Risk Confined Spaces.
• Empathetic, self-aware, able to constructively challenge processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, maintain, and optimize water production assets.
• Inspect water treatment works and pumping stations.
• Support and train colleagues in the field on process issues.

Skills

Industry water operations qualification

Experience with SCADA/HMI process control systems

Analytical skills with experience in data processing

Strong report-writing skills

Full driving license for site travel

Education

CABWI Level 4 in Water Operations

EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue) Card

Job description

Our Water company client is seeking a Process Technician to join their Production Department to monitor, operate, maintain, and optimize water production assets on a permanent basis out of Havant.

Key skills required for this role

Important

This role is key in ensuring the delivery of safe and wholesome drinking water to consumers.

Responsibilities

• Visit water treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs to carry out essential duties and monitor the performance and operability of assets.
• Assist with optimizing the operation of production assets to ensure water quality meets all internal standards and statutory requirements at each treatment stage, while optimizing energy, quality, and performance.
• Support colleagues in the field when complex process issues arise, investigate root causes of water quality and process issues, and advise on corrective actions.
• Operate and maintain treatment works assets, monitor, record, and interpret water samples to ensure treatment processes are effective.
• Provide training and mentorship to colleagues within Production and other areas, maintaining records of competency and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Process Science to ensure water quality standards are met.
• Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct risk assessments.
• Monitor external activities around assets that may affect water source integrity or treatment processes.
• Collect and record data on water quality and asset performance, including routine activities and work completed.
• Maintain site appearance, cleanliness, and operation standards, ensuring water quality and hygiene are upheld.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, health and safety, and quality standards.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

• Industry water operations qualification, e.g., CABWI Level 4 in Water Operations
• EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue) Card/SHEA Water (can be provided if required)
• Advanced understanding of water treatment and distribution processes and relevant regulations.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI process control systems.
• Experience with chemicals and COSHH awareness.
• Experience working in Medium/High Risk Confined Spaces.
• Strong report-writing skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills with experience in data processing, mapping, and auditing.
• Empathetic, self-aware, and able to constructively challenge and improve processes.
• Adaptable, able to prioritize workload, and respond to changing needs.
• Passionate about delivering excellent service to customers, colleagues, and the water industry.
• Full driving license for site travel.

Salary circa £38,000-£43,000 per annum

38-hour workweek, Monday to Friday

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 15% matched pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and pay

Life assurance and health cash plan

Access to a vehicle; role covers sites across Hampshire/Sussex