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

Role

Description

standby

electrical test

project management

alarm response

equipment installation

maintenance

To provide standby cover on a 24/7 basis in case of emergency or out-of-hours issue on a 1 in 6 standby roster
To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical)
Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water
To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors.
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 install new plant and equipment as required
To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.
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 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 gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly

Requirements

electrical

regulations

communication

problem solving

resilience

ppe

Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of Electrical regulations, electrical systems, equipment and processes.
An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors.
A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required.
Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water

Benefits

Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
An employee assistance program
Cycle to work scheme
Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Company and performance-related bonus
Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Occupational health service
Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
Health Cash Plan
A network of sports and social clubs
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
Two paid volunteering days a year
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!

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

standby

electrical test

project management

alarm response

equipment installation

maintenance

To provide standby cover on a 24/7 basis in case of emergency or out-of-hours issue on a 1 in 6 standby roster
To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical)
Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water
To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors.
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 install new plant and equipment as required
To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.
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 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 gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly

Requirements

electrical

regulations

communication

problem solving

resilience

ppe

Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of Electrical regulations, electrical systems, equipment and processes.
An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors.
A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required.
Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water

Benefits

Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
An employee assistance program
Cycle to work scheme
Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Company and performance-related bonus
Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Occupational health service
Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
Health Cash Plan
A network of sports and social clubs
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
Two paid volunteering days a year
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!

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