Closing Date
2025-10-24
Job Title: Water Quality Maintenance Technician
Location: Sussex, Hampshire and Kent, Isle of Wight (please select which location on application)
Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience + option to earn overtime payments (once qualified)
We will be hiring across all locations as we have multiple openings in each county.
Southern Water is building a brand-new team dedicated to delivering high-quality water straight to our customers’ taps—and we want you to be part of it.
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’ll Be Doing
1. Inspect network assets and identify issues before work begins
2. Carry out mains flushing and field activities in line with Southern Water policies and RAMS
3. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Control Room teams to minimise customer disruption
4. Record and submit flushing data via company systems and mobile apps
5. Report site incidents and near misses with mitigation actions
6. Deliver excellent customer service and respond to queries in the field
7. Seek continuous improvement opportunities to enhance team performance
✅ What You’ll Bring
8. Mains flushing or water network experience (preferred but not essential)
9. NRSWA streetworks experience (preferred but not essential)
10. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across counties
11. Strong communication and people skills
12. Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations
13. Attention to detail and stakeholder awareness
14. Physical resilience to work outdoors in all weather conditions
🎁 What You’ll Get
15. Company van (for business use)
16. PPE, tools, uniform, and full training
17. 25 days annual leave
18. Health Care Cash Plan (with family upgrade options)
19. Pension contributions up to 11%
20. Employee assistance programme
21. Performance-related bonus
22. Life assurance (4x salary)
23. Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
24. Two paid volunteering days per year
25. Occupational health services
26. Discounts with 800+ retailers
27. Competitive maternity/paternity leave and flexible return options
28. Cycle to work scheme
29. Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
Please let us know which location you are applying for as we have multiple roles across all areas of Southern Water locations.
Ready to make a difference in your community and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team?
Apply now and help us deliver cleaner, better water to every tap.
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