Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Process Technician - Electrician
Maintain and repair electrical systems at wastewater and sludge treatment sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this vital role you will be on the frontline of maintaining and repairing wastewater treatment works, sludge treatment centres, and pumping stations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, protecting communities, and keeping essential services running smoothly. Your daily responsibilities will involve using your electrical expertise to prevent pollution, maintain operational efficiency, and introduce innovative solutions for continuous improvement across Southern Water’s wastewater sites, with a proactive approach to tackling new challenges. All employees are part of a 24/7 incident support team, ready to resolve issues quickly to ensure customers receive reliable water services, with managers discussing any on‑call rota requirements during the interview process. • Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations. • Ensure compliance with environmental standards and protect community health. • Implement innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and prevent pollution. • Participate in 24/7 incident support rota to resolve emergencies promptly.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical maintenance
- ▸environmental compliance
- ▸efficiency innovation
- ▸24/7 support
- ▸wastewater repair
- ▸pollution prevention
What You Bring
The role requires an essential Level 3 NVQ qualification (with supporting certificates), solid experience in electrical systems, a strong understanding of pumping station operations and wastewater treatment processes, natural problem‑solving skills, clear communication with internal teams and external contractors, and resilience in a fast‑changing environment. • Hold a Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) with all supporting certificates. • Demonstrated expertise in electrical systems and knowledge of pumping station and wastewater processes. • Strong problem‑solving ability and effective communication with internal teams and external contractors. • Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑changing environment, able to work flexible hours.
Requirements
- ▸nvq level3
- ▸electrical
- ▸pumping station
- ▸wastewater
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
Benefits
The position of Process Technician – Electrician, closing on 30 January 2026, is based in West Sussex with travel across multiple sites. It is a permanent full‑time role (38 hours per week) offering a salary starting from £36,954 per annum, plus potential standby allowance, overtime (up to £10,000 extra), a company van, fuel card, and all required PPE and tools. Southern Water is investing £7.8 bn between 2025‑2030 to transform Britain’s water industry, offering an unparalleled opportunity to join a forward‑looking organisation where senior professionals can influence strategic decisions and drive long‑term value creation. The company embraces diversity and inclusion, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and will consider reasonable adjustments during recruitment; it also supports flexible working where possible and encourages personal growth and professional development. • Salary from £36,954 plus standby allowance, overtime (up to £10,000), company van and fuel card.
Work Environment
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