Process Tech

Process Tech (Elec) page is loaded## Process Tech (Elec)locations: TONBRIDGE: Kenttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 9, 2025 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR6990**Closing Date**2025-12-09Job Title: Process Technician - ElectricianLocation: Kent Region - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.Contract Type: PermanentHours: 38 hoursSalary: Base pay ranges from £36,954.02 to £44,344.09 per annum (offer amount is depending on skills and experience)*\*The role requires you to commit to 1 in 6 week standby which attracts additional payments and overtime (subject to availability) which may increase your potential earnings to up to £10,000 per year in addition to your base pay*More benefits* A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card* All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays* Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)* Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers* Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)* An employee assistance program* A network of sports and social clubs* Company and performance-related bonus* Life assurance equal to 4x salary* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)* Health Cash Plan* Two paid volunteering days a year* Occupational health service* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers* Digital GP service* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications* Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options* Cycle to work schemeWe are currently recruiting for a Process Technician, joining our Waste Water Treatment Team, to play a vital part in the frontline of our day-to-day maintenance of, and repairs to, waste water treatment works, sludge treatment centres and pumping stations to ensure all environmental, quality and customer service standards are met, whilst meeting H&S legislation and achieving budgetary targets.You’ll be joining a tight-knit team, where collaboration and mutual support are key. It’s a genuinely positive working environment where people look out for each other, share knowledge, and work together to keep things running smoothly. If you value being part of a team that works well together and enjoys what they do, you’ll feel right at home hereIn this role you will be utilising your electrical knowledge and experience to ensure we remain compliant, reduce pollution and ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers. You will have the scope of opportunity to innovate and introduce solutions, to create continuous improvements into existing processes.What you will do:· To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.· To coach, train and develop staff under their supervision, this to include the apprenticeship programme, if required· To install new plant and equipment as required· Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors.· Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water· To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required· To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical)· To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out· To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices.· To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly· To identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required.· To provide standby cover on a 24/7 basis in case of emergency or out-of-hours issue on a 1 in 6 standby roster if required· To keep up to date with new technology and approaches to ensure they can service existing plant/equipment and are able to identify opportunities to utilise new methods/approaches in their work.You do not need to have a background in the water industry, we welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.However, you need to satisfy the below qualification requirement:\*Any applications that do not have the required qualifications will not be considered\*- Level 3 NVQ qualified with certificates to support your qualification - ElectricalTo be successful in this role, you will also be:• Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of pumping station operation and the wastewater treatment process.• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required.• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors.• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.This is a job where you can make a difference to our customers and environment, this is a very rewarding role, and we need your technical abilitiesNot one day is the same, but as a great team player you will be ready to take on the challenge with a proactive mindset and make the required improvements to keep the sites running without any interruptionsJoin our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 25 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications* We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options**#LI-Hybrid**
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