Versatile Process Technician

3 weeks ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time

Closing Date

Job Title: Versatile Process Technician

Location: Kent Region

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38

Salary: £38,144.10 - £45,284.27

Package:

This position is full-time, operating Monday to Friday for 38 hours each week, with opportunities for standby and overtime as needed.

We offer a competitive salary starting from £38,144.10 per annum, based on your skills, experience, and qualifications, along with the potential to earn additional income through overtime and standby availability.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Company Vehicle (subject to role)
  • Performance-related bonuses
  • Generous pension scheme with up to 11% company contribution
  • 25 days of annual leave
  • Life insurance equivalent to 4x salary
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme (after 6 months of service)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Fully funded eye examinations
  • Two paid volunteering days annually
  • Occupational health services
  • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
  • Digital GP service
  • Study support for job-related qualifications may be available.
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Private medical insurance (for senior grades only)

We are seeking a Versatile Process Technician with both mechanical and electrical qualifications and experience. We are eager to discuss career development opportunities with you. Ideally, candidates will be located in or near the Kent region.

No prior experience in the water industry is necessary; we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who can bring fresh ideas and perspectives.

This is an excellent time to join our organization as we strive towards a sustainable future, addressing climate change, minimizing environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.

This role emphasizes compliance, technical problem-solving, repair, and maintenance.

As a Field-Based Technician, you will become part of our Wastewater Treatment Team, which plays a crucial role in the daily maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facilities, sludge treatment centers, and pumping stations. This ensures that all environmental, quality, and customer service standards are upheld while complying with health and safety regulations and achieving budgetary goals.

In this role, you will leverage your mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain compliance, minimize pollution, and ensure the operational efficiency of our sites for the benefit of our customers. You will have the opportunity to innovate and implement solutions, fostering continuous improvement in existing processes.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting both reactive and planned maintenance, responding to alarms, troubleshooting issues, and performing planned maintenance on equipment daily, as well as installing new equipment as necessary.
  • Coaching, training, and developing staff under your supervision, including overseeing the apprenticeship program.
  • Managing internal projects and accurately updating necessary company systems and databases in a timely manner.
  • Performing inspections and tests on electrical equipment in accordance with company procedures.
  • Obtaining quotations for parts, equipment, or contractor services, and providing self-quotations for work to be performed to facilitate cost assessments.
  • Identifying potential future risks and recommending changes in your daily work, raising these for resolution as needed.
  • Staying informed about new technologies and methodologies to ensure effective work with existing equipment and to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications required:

A degree, apprenticeship, or NVQ in mechanical engineering, with certificates verifying your qualifications.

*Applications lacking the required qualifications will not be considered*

Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Capability to identify potential issues and implement solutions or escalate as necessary
  • Excellent communication skills, providing technical expertise to internal and external contractors
  • Resilience, adapting to work pressures and a dynamic environment
  • Understanding of mechanical or electrical schematics

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with ISO9001 procedures
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of standard equipment/tools relevant to the specialty and operational processes, including the ability to manufacture simple parts.

Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and explore the potential for career advancement with a company dedicated to employee development, customer service, and environmental stewardship.

If this opportunity interests you but you are unsure about meeting all the qualifications, or if you have concerns regarding standard office hours due to personal circumstances, we encourage you to reach out to us for further discussion.

Our customers are central to our mission, as delivering water for life is our primary objective. To achieve this, we require 24/7 support to address incidents swiftly and effectively. All employees recognize the importance of out-of-hours incident support, as resolving issues promptly is our top priority. This is why our team collaborates to ensure our customers receive the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means becoming part of our incident support team.

Privacy Statement:

Please note: Existing Southern Water employees must confirm within their application that their manager is aware of their application.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility (e.g., passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months) will be required as part of the recruitment process. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

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