Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
You will join Southern Water’s Wastewater Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations, ensuring compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The role includes participation in a 1‑in‑7 day standby rota and 24/7 incident support, reflecting the company's commitment to rapid resolution of out‑of‑hours issues to maintain service quality for customers.
The Process Technician – Mechanic position is based in Peacehaven and requires willingness to travel across multiple sites, as well as a full UK driving licence. It is a permanent role with a 38‑hour week, offering a salary between £36,954.02 and £44,344 per annum depending on experience and skills.
Southern Water is investing £7.8 bn in the 2025‑30 period to transform the UK's water industry, emphasizing resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. The company values diverse perspectives, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and provides career progression, training, and development opportunities.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact and meet most of the criteria, Southern Water encourages you to apply. While not all flexible‑working requests can be accommodated, the company will seek practical solutions where possible.