Mechanical Technician – Wastewater Team

About the role

Join Southern Water’s Wastewater Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres and pumping stations. You will ensure compliance with environmental, quality and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Install new plant and equipment as required.
• Respond to alarms, fault‑find issues and either resolve them or escalate appropriately.
• Inspect and test 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 across multiple sites.

Required profile

• Level 3 NVQ Mechanical qualification (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in the water industry (desirable).
• Understanding of pumping‑station operation and wastewater‑treatment processes.
• Knowledge of health‑and‑safety legislation.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Installation of mechanical plant.
• Alarm response and fault finding.
• Inspection and testing of mechanical systems.
• Technical support to contractors.
• Use of maintenance management systems and databases.

What we offer

• Permanent contract – 38 hours per week.
• Salary £36,954.02 – £44,344 per annum.
• Company van for business use (with fuel card) and the option to take it home.
• Health‑care cash plan (with optional family cover).
• Competitive pension scheme.