Workshop Technician

Southern Water; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is looking for a Workshop Technician in the Kent Region. This full-time role involves repairing mechanical equipment including pumps and gearboxes, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants must hold a Level 3 NVQ in a mechanical discipline and possess the ability to understand technical drawings. The position also offers extensive benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Health Cash Plan

Pension contributions up to 11%

Company and performance-related bonus

Study support for job-related qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• MUST have a Level 3 NVQ in any mechanical discipline or equivalent.
• Be competent in operating machine tools such as lathes and milling machines.
• Experience in mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repairs to all mechanical equipment.
• Overhaul all types of mechanical assets.
• Recommend upgrades to assets and offer solutions.

Skills

Mechanical technical drawings understanding

Operating machine tools

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ in any mechanical discipline

Job description

Closing Date

2025-09-15

Job Title: Workshop Technician

Location: Dambridge - Kent Region

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 38- Full Time (Monday to Wednesday 7:30 – 16:00, Thursday – Friday 7:30 – 15:00)

Salary: £36,954.02 - £44,344.09 (Dependant on experience)

Ideally you will be based in or around the surrounding areas of Peel Common, Hampshire.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience. You MUST have an Level 3 NVQ in any mechanical discipline or equivalent. With opportunities to earn extra money through overtime.

With Our Overall Package, Our Other Benefits Are

• All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
• An employee assistance program
• A network of sports and social clubs
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

As a Workshop Technician you will be required to undertake the repairs to all mechanical equipment arriving at the workshop on a daily basis from our operational colleagues, this will include all types of pumps, blowers, gearboxes and mechanical drive systems. The repairs are to be undertaken according to all the original manufacturer specifications and quality standards ensuring all environmental and operational standards are met, whilst also meeting Health & Safety legislation.

Your Main Duties Will Be

• To overhaul all types of mechanical assets that come into the workshop such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and mechanical drive units.
• Be competent in understanding mechanical technical drawings and repairing all assets as per the original manufacturer specifications and tolerances.
• Recommend possible upgrades to assets and offer cost effective solutions to our operational colleagues as required.
• Be willing to offer on site technical assistance and offer advice over the telephone to our operational colleagues.
• Preferably be competent in operating machine tools such as lathes, radial/pillar drills and milling machines.
• Be able to work in an organised manner with H&S as the main priority.
  
  

Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.