Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Storm Overflow Technician
Maintain, monitor and improve storm overflow systems to reduce spills and protect environment
Job Highlights
About the Role
Storm overflows are a major concern for customers and communities, and Southern Water’s Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force is investing £1.5 bn over the next five years to reduce spills, minimise reliance on overflows and protect the natural environment. As a Storm Overflow Technician you will maintain, monitor and improve overflow systems, working at the frontline of environmental improvement and delivering sustainable, innovative interventions across the region. All staff support a 24/7 incident‑response framework to resolve problems quickly, ensuring customers receive the service they deserve; interview discussions will cover any incident‑support rotas relevant to the position. • Conduct field investigations in assigned catchments to identify root causes of CSO activation. • Review CCTV footage and contractor data to pinpoint issues and devise practical solutions. • Collaborate with civil separation contractors to create efficient, cost‑effective separation methods. • Attend community drop‑in events to engage the public and share project updates. • Detect problems early and implement solutions that maintain infrastructure resilience during severe weather. • Support the Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force in regional environmental improvement initiatives. • Participate in incident support rotas as required. • Work in a hybrid model across sites, catchments, and from home. • Engage comfortably with customers and stakeholders at community events. • Collaborate effectively with contractors and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field investigation
- ▸cctv review
- ▸overflow monitoring
- ▸civil separation
- ▸incident response
- ▸stakeholder engagement
What You Bring
• Maintain a curious mindset and a positive, can‑do attitude. • Apply strong practical problem‑solving abilities. • Exhibit excellent organisation and attention to detail when reviewing footage and survey data. • Hold a valid UK driving licence. • Possess practical, hands‑on or field‑based experience (desirable). • Have experience engaging with the public (desirable). • Be familiar with CCTV review or survey data analysis (desirable).
Requirements
- ▸problem solving
- ▸uk licence
- ▸cctv review
- ▸hands‑on
- ▸public engagement
- ▸organisation
Benefits
The Storm Overflow Technician position is a permanent role based in Kent, offering a 37‑hour week with overtime opportunities and a salary up to £35,000 plus comprehensive benefits. The closing date for applications is 27 February 2026. The role provides clear progression opportunities within the high‑profile Clean Rivers & Seas programme and the wider Southern Water organisation, including training, career development and potential advancement into senior environmental or project‑management positions. Our purpose is big and our impact is huge; employees have the power to positively change society and the environment. The role offers personal growth, professional development and constant innovation for those who are driven and ambitious. While we cannot meet every flexible‑working request, we strive to find practical solutions for personal circumstances, encouraging candidates to engage with us about any concerns.
Work Environment
Hybrid