Process Tech (elec)

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Process Technician - Electrician

• Location: Eastbourne & Hastings region - 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 from 36954.02 up to 44344.00 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)

For a full list of benefits please visit our careers page or see below.

About the role

Join our Wastewater Treatment 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 including motors starters and variable speed drives.

• Install new plant and equipment as required ensuring safe integration of electrical systems such as drives and motor control setups.

• Respond to alarms and faultfind issues on electrical assets fixing or escalating as needed.

• Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures and industry standards.

• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and external contractors particularly around motor control and automation equipment.

• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.

• Potential to participate in standby cover on a 1-in-7 rota basis.

Additional Requirements:

Standby cover If/When required on a 1-in-7 rota basis.

What youll bring to the role:

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience in water industry.

• Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

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 recordcheck (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.