Process Tech (Mech)
CompanySouthern Water
Location
Ford, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/28/2026
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Occupation TypePlanning, process and production technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Closing Date
2026-05-11
Process Technician - Mechanic
Location: West Sussex - 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 £38,247.41 - £45,896.13 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Benefits
About The Role
Join our Wastewater Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations. Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Standby cover required on a 1-in-8 rota basis.
Essential
What you’ll bring to the role:
2026-05-11
Process Technician - Mechanic
Location: West Sussex - 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 £38,247.41 - £45,896.13 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Benefits
- 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)
- Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
About The Role
Join our Wastewater Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations. Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- 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 on a 1-in-8 rota basis.
Standby cover required on a 1-in-8 rota basis.
Essential
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Level 3 NVQ Mechanical qualification with certificates.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Experience in water industry.
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.
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.
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 rese
rves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.