Job Description

Closing Date

2026-10-05

Process Technician - Mechanic

Location: Kent Region - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites in Kent and have a current full driving licence.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours

Salary: Base pay ranges £38,247.41 - £45,896.13 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Process Technician (Mechanical), joining our Water Supply Team, to play a vital part in the frontline of our day-to-day maintenance of, and repairs to, Water supply works, reservoirs and booster stations to ensure all environmental, quality and customer service standards are met, whilst meeting H&S legislation and achieving budgetary targets.

In this role you will be utilising your mechanical knowledge and experience to ensure we remain compliant, reduce pollution and ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers. You will have the scope of opportunity to innovate and introduce solutions, to create continuous improvements into existing processes.

What you will be responsible for:

• To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.
• 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
• Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors.
• 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
• To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
• To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices.
• To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly
• 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 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.

Additional Requirements

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!

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 NVQ qualified (mechanical)
• BTEC ONC or equivalent (Mechanical)
• Time served apprenticeship if possible
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in water industry.
• Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.

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