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Technical Training Lead

Location: Hampshire Fullerton Millbrook(Hybrid approx. 3 days across sites/offices remainder WFH)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Up to 42000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits: Company van will be provided therefore driving licence essential

A development step for current Southern Water operators!

Are you an experienced wastewater operator who enjoys helping others sharing knowledge and improving how things are done

Were looking for someone who understands our sites our processes and the realities of operational work and wants to use that experience to support and develop colleagues across the region.

If youve ever coached new starters explained a task to teammates or taken pride in raising standards on site you already have the foundations for success in this role.

If so why not consider a development role within our Technical Training Delivery team

What youll be doing

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Training Lead where youll play a key role in building the skills and capabilities of our wastewater teams. Your work will directly support safe consistent and compliant operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering hands-on practical training on sites
• Running small group sessions and classroom training
• Coaching and mentor Grades 13 operators
• Carrying out technical assessments
• Helping standardise ways of working and operational practice
• Working with SMEs to create clear simple learning materials
• Supporting team leaders in identifying skills gaps
• Contributing to improvement projects and knowledgesharing across the function

This is a varied role that keeps you connected to operational work while giving you space to influence how we train develop and support our people.

What were looking for

Essential:

• Ability to explain technical tasks clearly with your current knowledge of wastewater operational functions
• Passion for coaching and supporting internal colleagues to develop and increase their competency to maintain our standard of operations within the business
• Confidence in delivering classroom learning sessions in small classroom groups alongside hands- on training for onsite based colleagues
• Ability to coach mentor and give constructive feedback
• Interest in improving skills standards and ways of working

Desirable:

• Wastewater operations experience (ideal for current operators)
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards
• Any coaching/teaching/training qualification (e.g. AET)
• Experience supporting colleagues on the job
• If youre not a qualified trainer yet dont worry. Well support you.

Why this is a great opportunity

• Clear career progression from operational roles
• Use your operational knowledge to directly help others
• Develop new skills in coaching training and assessment
• Gain recognised training qualifications
• Work across multiple sites and teams with a high degree of autonomy
• Be part of improving operational standards across the region

Ready to step up

If you want to play a key role in developing our people and improving how we operate wed love to hear from you. Your experience as an operator could be the perfect foundation for this next step in your career.

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression training and development opportunities.

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains 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.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box.

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 youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

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.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Waters 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 reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.