Closing Date 2026-04-07 Water Quality Maintenance Technician Location: Kent Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience option to earn overtime payments (once qualified). About the role As a Water Quality Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a vital role in improving water quality by carrying out mains flushing—a process that removes sediment and particles from water mains to reduce customer contact and enhance service. You’ll be part of our Network Infrastructure Programme Team, where health and safety is at the heart of everything we do. No prior experience in the water industry? No problem. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring fresh ideas, strong attention to detail, and a passion for doing meaningful work. What you will be responsible for: Inspect network assets and identify issues before work begins Carry out mains flushing and field activities in line with Southern Water policies and RAMS Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Control Room teams to minimise customer disruption Record and submit flushing data via company systems and mobile apps Report site incidents and near misses with mitigation actions Deliver excellent customer service and respond to queries in the field Seek continuous improvement opportunities to enhance team performance What you’ll bring to the role: Essential Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across counties Strong communication and people skills Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations Attention to detail and stakeholder awareness Physical resilience to work outdoors in all weather conditions Desirable Mains flushing or water network experience (preferred but not essential) NRSWA street works experience (preferred but not essential) Experience in water industry. 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. "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.