Process Tech (Mech)
Southern Water
Maintain and repair water supply systems as a Process Technician Mechanic.
18 days ago ago
£36,954 - £44,344
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Otterbourne, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
What you bring
water treatment
communication
ppe
resilience
problem solving
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of water supply works operation and the water treatment process.
- An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors.
- All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
- Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
- A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required.
- Occupational health service
- Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
- Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
- The role requires you to commit to standby which attracts additional payments and overtime (subject to availability) which may increase your potential earnings to up to £10,000 per year in addition to your base pay!
- A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
- Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
- A network of sports and social clubs
- Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
- Digital GP service
- Life assurance equal to 4x salary
- An employee assistance program
- Two paid volunteering days a year
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
- Company and performance-related bonus
- Health Cash Plan
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
- Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
- Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
- Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
- “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
- “Collaborating with community partners”
- “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
- “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
- On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
- Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
- Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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