Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Process Technician - Mechanic

Location: Ford, West Sussex - 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 £38,247.41 - £45,896.13 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 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.
• Install new plant and equipment as required.
• Respond to alarms and fault-find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.
• Carry out inspection and testing on mechanical equipment following company procedures.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
• Participate in standby cover

Additional Requirements

Standby cover required on a 1-in-8 rota basis.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ Mechanical 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. xwzovoh

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.