Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
2 days ago
$36,954 - $44,344
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
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Field
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
plant maintenance
equipment installation
fault response
inspection testing
technical support
system updates
You will join Southern Water’s Wastewater Team, responsible for maintaining and repairing wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations. The role requires ensuring compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Our 24/7 incident support team ensures rapid resolution of water service issues; all employees understand the importance of out‑of‑hours support and may be asked about incident rotas during the interview process.
- Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Install new plant and equipment as required.
- Respond to alarms and fault‑find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.
- Carry out inspection and testing on mechanical equipment following company procedures.
- Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
- Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
- Participate in standby cover on a 1‑in‑8 rota basis.
Requirements
nvq mechanical
driving licence
problem solving
water industry
pumping stations
health safety
- Hold a Level 3 NVQ Mechanical qualification with certificates.
- Possess a full UK driving licence.
- Demonstrate problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Experience in the water industry.
- Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment processes.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
Benefits
The closing date for applications is 3 February 2026 for the Process Technician – Mechanic role based in West Sussex. Candidates must be willing to travel across multiple sites and hold a full UK driving licence. This is a permanent position, working 38 hours per week, with a salary ranging from £36,954.02 to £44,344.09 per annum depending on skills and experience. Benefits include a company van for business use (available to take home), a fuel card, a health care cash plan (with optional family coverage), and pension contributions of up to 11%.
Southern Water offers clear career progression, training and development opportunities to help you advance within the organisation. These programmes are designed to support your professional growth and skill development.
While flexible working requests cannot always be accommodated, Southern Water will seek practical solutions where possible, encouraging candidates to discuss any concerns about working patterns.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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.
Culture + Values
- “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”
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found