Process Tech - Elec at Southern Water in Burham, England, United Kingdom | GBP36,954-44,344 | Kablio

Role

Description

plant maintenance

project management

technical expertise

electrical testing

alarm response

installation works

To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.
Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water
To keep up to date with new technology and approaches to ensure they can service existing plant/equipment and are able to identify opportunities to utilise new methods/approaches in their work.
To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors.
To identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required.
To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices.
To coach, train and develop staff under their supervision, this to include the apprenticeship programme, if required
To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly
To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical)
To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
To install new plant and equipment as required

Requirements

driving licence

btec onc

nvq level

pumping stations

health safety

water industry

Full UK driving licence.
BTEC ONC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
A time served apprenticeship but not essential.
Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
BTEC NVQ Level 3 qualified with certificates to support your qualification – Electrical
Experience in water industry.

Benefits

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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

Articles

Careers at Southern Water

Sustainability at Southern Water

Customer Service Information

Role

Description

plant maintenance

project management

technical expertise

electrical testing

alarm response

installation works

To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.
Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water
To keep up to date with new technology and approaches to ensure they can service existing plant/equipment and are able to identify opportunities to utilise new methods/approaches in their work.
To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors.
To identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required.
To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices.
To coach, train and develop staff under their supervision, this to include the apprenticeship programme, if required
To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly
To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical)
To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
To install new plant and equipment as required

Requirements

driving licence

btec onc

nvq level

pumping stations

health safety

water industry

Full UK driving licence.
BTEC ONC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
A time served apprenticeship but not essential.
Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
BTEC NVQ Level 3 qualified with certificates to support your qualification – Electrical
Experience in water industry.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found