Southern Water
Process Tech (Mech)
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Mechanical Technician – WastewaterRole
Closing Date: 16 July 2026 Location: Fullerton, Hampshire (with travel across multiple sites required)
- Current full UK driving licence mandatory
- Willingness to attend on-site locations
Contract: Permanent (38 hours per week)
Salary: £38,247.41–£45,896.13 per annum (dependent on skills/experience)
Key Benefits
- Company vehicle (business use only) available to take home + fuel card
- Healthcare cash plan (upgradable for family coverage)
- Competitive pension
(For a full list of benefits, visit our careers page.)
About the Role
Join Southern Water’s Wastewater Team and take responsibility for maintaining and repairing:
- Wastewater treatment works
- Sludge centres
- Pumping stations
Ensure regulatory compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- ✅ Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of essential plant and equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, diagnostics).
- ✅ Install new plant/equipment as required.
- ✅ Respond urgency-first to alarms/failures—troubleshoot, fix, or escalate issues.
- ✅ Conduct inspections and testing on mechanical systems (follow company procedural standards).
- ✅ Provide technical guidance to internal teams, contractors and ToR (Terms of Reference) signatories.
- ✅ Update company databases and systems accurately (document faults, reporting cycles).
- ✅ Participate in standby cover, adhering to a 1-in-6 rota.
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Essential Requirements
✔ Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering/Practical Engineering (with original certificate). ✔ Current full UK driving licence. ✔ Strong problem-solving and ability to manage under pressure without direct supervision.
(Desirable)
✔ Prior experience within the water industry. ✔ Advanced knowledge of:
- Pumping station mechanics
- Wastewater treatment processes. ✔ Awareness of current Health & Safety & Environment Legislation.
Career Growth & Training
Southern Water invests in career progression, technical training, and professional development.
Why Join Southern Water?
We’re delivering a generational shift in how the UK’s water services operate—through kindness, bold thinking, and collaborative innovation. That takes diverse skills and commitment. You needn’t check every box—some applicants start in unexpected ways.
Are you confident your experience offers value? Great! Join us.
(Recruitment is inclusive: Southern Water does not discriminate. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage reasonable adjustments during recruitment.)
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About Us
Southern Water is a leader in sustainable water solutions.
- £7.8bn of planned investment (2025–2030) ensures a resilient future.
- We own a network of 775,000 properties, serving over 7 million people every day.
Commitment to You
“At Southern Water, diverse perspectives fuel our mission. If your passion drives purpose, we’d love to chat—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match.”
(Real impact emerges from new viewpoints.)
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Pre-Employment Checks Required
Note to successful candidates:
- Proof of identity eligibility (UK)
- DBS Criminal Record Check
- Clearance for high level security vetting (includes CV/employment verification from past 3 years).
Appointments are subject to passing all checks: Rejection on vetting lack of trust or clearance may lead to offer withdrawal.
Some roles may additionally require higher security checks (additional documentation required).
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