Job summary
Our Water company client is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to help care for and maintain clean water production assets across Hampshire and West Sussex on a permanent basis.
Key skills required for this role
Water, Maintenance,Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical
Important
Apprenticeship or recognised qualification
Job description
Our Water company client is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to help care for and maintain clean water production assets across Hampshire and West Sussex on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on role that blends technical expertise with teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact across water treatment and distribution networks. You will work closely with the Production Technical Team Leader to ensure operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently-helping to drive improvements that benefit both the business and the community.
Responsibilities
1. Support the delivery of planned maintenance across key assets and in line with schedules.
2. Carry out maintenance on instruments, low voltage switchgear, dosing equipment, pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, and motors.
3. Visit treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs-supporting the operability and performance of sites.
4. Monitor and gather asset performance data and record your work clearly and accurately.
5. Read and interpret electrical diagrams with confidence and attention to detail.
6. Respond quickly and thoughtfully to equipment breakdowns-troubleshooting issues, sourcing spares, and repairing systems.
7. Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to high standards, in line with audit requirements.
8. Collaborate with team members, operators, and departments-sharing insights and exchanging vital information.
9. Maintain documentation to support internal processes and uphold compliance.
10. Keep a close eye on any external activities that may impact water sources, reliability, or operational effectiveness.
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
11. A recognised apprenticeship or skilled qualification in a relevant technical field.
12. Strong problem-solving abilities, and a flexible, can-do attitude.
13. A collaborative mindset-someone who enjoys working with others and learning together.
14. A sense of accountability and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
15. A proactive, curious approach-open to learning new systems and technology.
16. A real passion for providing excellent service, whether to colleagues, customers, or communities.
17. GCSEs (A-C / Level 4 or above) in English, Maths, and ideally a science subject.
18. Confidence using smartphones and computers in your daily work.
19. A full UK driving licence
Benefits
20. Salary circa 35-38k per annum
21. Overtime opportunities (optional)
22. 38 hour working week - Monday to Friday
23. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
24. up to 15% matched pension
25. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and pay
26. Life assurance/health cash plan
27. Access to vehicle - role will cover sites across Hampshire/Sussex
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