Closing Date: 15/04/2026
Technical Training Lead
Location: Hampshire Fullerton, Millbrook (Hybrid – approx. 3 days across sites/offices, remainder WFH)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Company van will be provided, therefore driving licence essential
What you’ll be doing
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Training Lead, where you’ll play a key role in building the skills and capabilities of our wastewater teams. Your work will directly support safe, consistent and compliant operations.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Delivering hands‑on, practical training on sites
* Running small group sessions and classroom training
* Coaching and mentoring Grades 1–3 operators
* Carrying out technical assessments
* Helping standardise ways of working and operational practice
* Working with SMEs to create clear, simple learning materials
* Supporting team leaders in identifying skills gaps
* Contributing to improvement projects and knowledge‑sharing across the function
What we’re looking for
Essential
* Ability to explain technical tasks clearly with your current knowledge of wastewater operational functions
* Passion for coaching and supporting internal colleagues to develop and increase their competency to maintain our standard of operations within the business
* Confidence in delivering classroom learning sessions in small classroom groups alongside hands‑on training for onsite based colleagues
* Ability to coach, mentor and give constructive feedbackInterest in improving skills, standards and ways of working
Desirable
* Wastewater operations experience (ideal for current operators)
* Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards
* Any coaching/teaching/training qualification (e.g., AET)
* Experience supporting colleagues on the job
* If you’re not a qualified trainer yet, don’t worry. We’ll support you.
Why this is a great opportunity
* Clear career progression from operational roles
* Use your operational knowledge to directly help others
* Develop new skills in coaching, training and assessment
* Gain recognised training qualifications
* Work across multiple sites and teams with a high degree of autonomy
* Be part of improving operational standards across the region
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Southern Water welcomes 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.
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