Conduct planned maintenance and/or calibrate instrumentation to Southern Water standards to ensure reliability and accuracy.
Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner to maintain internal change control standards.
Gather evidence to help with Root Cause Analysis and implement changes as required.
Planned, Reactive & Proactive maintenance including Fault Finding, Calibration, Testing, Investigation and Programming on such equipment sets as; Telemetry Systems, Instrumentation (Flowmeters, Level transmitters, Pressure transducers, Temperature probes, etc…). Analysers (Turbidity, etc…). MCC & LVA (Low Voltage Assemblies) with PLC Control. Control (Networks, MCC/LVA components, PID controllers). Dosing Equipment. Automation (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems). + More!
Implement system modifications from Operational Team requests to help improve process control or compliance.
Undertake investigative work on instruments and process issues at fresh water plants, identifying any faults and implementing remedial action.
Implement complex process improvements and diagnose control system faults on PLC types such as; Rockwell, Mitsubishi and a range of package plant PLC’s.
Respond to faults/ alarms as guided by the Regional Control Centre.
To coach and train team members to develop their skills.
Calibration of fresh water equipment to external national standards such as HACCP and MCerts.
PLC Software Control via backups and routine verification. Maintaining a change control system when software is requested.
Setup and maintenance of site control networks (Ethernet, DH+, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, etc..), including managed switch configuration.
Requirements
nvq3
onc/hnc
instrumentation
scada
problem solving
driving licence
NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR a time-served apprenticeship.
An ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control or equivalent.
Experience within Instrumentation OR Control OR Automation.
All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water.
Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills.
Experience within a process orientated industry such as water utility, petrochemical, electricity, manufacturing or similar.
HMI & SCADA system backups and modifications.
Strong documentation skills for regulatory compliance reporting.
Full, current UK driving licence.
Collaborative, with good communication skills.
Benefits
A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card.
Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution).
Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options.
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
Life assurance equal to 4x salary.
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers.
A network of sports and social clubs.
Occupational health service.
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
Company and performance-related bonus.
An employee assistance program.
Two paid volunteering days a year.
Digital GP service.
Cycle to work scheme.
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service).
Health Cash Plan.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
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