Mechanical Process Technician

Southern Water

Mechanical Process Technician joining Southern Water's Wastewater Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timePeacehaven • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £38,247 - £45,896 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical maintenance and installation, with a strong understanding of pumping station operations and wastewater treatment processes. Proficient in problem-solving and adhering to health and safety legislation while providing technical support to contractors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Level 3 NVQ Mechanical QualificationPumping Station OperationWastewater Treatment ProcessHealth and Safety LegislationProblem-Solving Skills

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Soft Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 3 NVQ Mechanical QualificationFull UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Water IndustryPlant MaintenanceEquipment InstallationFault-FindingInspection and Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment.
Install new plant and equipment as required.
Respond to alarms and fault-find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.
Carry out inspection and testing on mechanical equipment following company procedures.
Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
Participate in standby cover if required.
Standby if required on a 1-in-7 day rota.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Essential Level 3 NVQ Mechanical qualification with certificates.
Full UK driving licence.
Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Desirable Experience in water industry.
Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
Competitive pension
Company and performance-related bonus
Generous pension
Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
Two paid community volunteering days a year
28 days annual holiday
Occupational health service
Retail discount app
Competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options