Process Tech (Elec)

Closing Date 29/10/2026 Process Technician

• Electrician Location: New Romney Region - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 38 hours Salary: Base pay ranges from £38,247.41 up to £45,896.13 per annum (depending on skills and experience) Benefits: A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage) Competitive Pension For a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.

About the role

Join our Wastewater Treatment Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations. Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement. What you will be responsible for: Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment.

Install new plant and equipment as required. Respond to alarms and fault-find issues, fixing or escalating as needed. Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures. Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors. Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.

Participate in standby cover Additional Requirements: Standby cover required What you’ll bring to the role: Essential Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates. Full UK driving licence. Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. 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.