Closing Date
2026-01-30
Process Technician - Electrician
Location: Kent - 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 £36,954.02 up to £44,344 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Process Technician Electrical, 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 electrical 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:
1. To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.
2. To coach, train and develop staff under their supervision, this to include the apprenticeship programme, if required
3. To install new plant and equipment as required
4. Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors.
5. Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water
6. To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
7. To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical)
8. To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
9. To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices.
10. To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly
11. 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.
12. 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 on a 1 in 6 standby roster 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
13. BTEC NVQ Level 3 qualified with certificates to support your qualification – Electrical
14. BTEC ONC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
15. A time served apprenticeship but not essential.
16. Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
17. Experience in water industry.
18. Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
19. 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.