Process Tech (Mech)

Southern Water

The Role

Overview

Maintain and repair water supply works as a Process Technician‑Mechanic.

Requirements

  • problem solving
  • communication
  • water supply
  • ppe
  • resilience
  • technical expertise

What You Bring

-A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required. -An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors. -Able to demonstrate an understanding of water supply works operation and the water treatment process. -All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water -Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.

Benefits

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

The Company

About Southern Water

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Water Resources

Wastewater Networks

Sewer Services

Water Treatment

Water Filtration

Drinking Water Systems

Water Purification

Residential Water Services

Industrial Water Solutions

Infrastructure

Environmental Improvement

Utilities