Condition Monitoring Engineer

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Condition Monitoring Engineer (RouteBased)

Location: Sussex (hybrid working available with travel across Southern Water sites)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to 48000 dependent on experience
Additional information: A full UK driving licence is essential. A company van and tools will be provided.

About the role

As a Condition Monitoring Engineer (RouteBased) you will play a vital role in improving the reliability performance and sustainability of Southern Waters assets.

You will deliver conditionbased monitoring across multiple sites using both routebased monitoring and fixed sensors. Your insights will help prevent failures improve asset performance and support smarter maintenance decisions across the business.

This role suits someone who is technically strong comfortable working independently across sites and motivated by using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.

What you will be responsible for

• Delivering conditionbased monitoring aligned to asset maintenance strategies.
• Carrying out routebased monitoring using techniques such as vibration analysis thermography ultrasound emission and oil analysis.
• Recording and reporting condition monitoring findings through our asset management system.
• Analysing data to identify trends risks and potential equipment failures.
• Producing clear corrective maintenance recommendations based on asset condition.
• Completing root cause analysis on complex equipment failures and supporting corrective actions.
• Continuously improving monitoring methods to enhance asset reliability and performance.

Additional role information

• The role involves regular travel to sites across Sussex and occasional office working.
• Hybrid working is supported where operationally appropriate.

What youll bring to the role

Essential

• Experience analysing maintaining managing or operating engineering assets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Ability to plan prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive flexible approach and a willingness to collaborate across teams.

Desirable

• Experience in wastewater or other regulated asset environments.
• Understanding of reliability and predictive maintenance techniques such as ReliabilityCentred Maintenance (RCM) or Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Awareness of predictive analytics failure forecasting or dataled maintenance tools.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Industryaccredited training aligned to ISO 18436 standards including:
  • Vibration analysis
  • Infrared imaging
  • Ultrasonic testing
  • Oil analysis

Candidates who require training will also be considered.

Desirable

• ONC OND or equivalent qualification in engineering or relevant industry experience.

What we offer

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing development and worklife balance including:

• Company and performancerelated bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance equal to four times your salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after six months service)
• Health Cash Plan and funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Occupational health services and digital GP access
• Study support for jobrelated qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts with over 800 retailers

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry. With 7.8bn of planned investment between 2025 and 2030 this is an exciting time to join a business committed to longterm resilience sustainability and service excellence.

Youll join a team that values innovation collaboration and continuous improvement where your technical expertise can make a real difference.

Our commitment to inclusion

We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every requirement. Well support your growth and development.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- 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.

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