Closing Date2024-12-02Job Title: Process Technician - Electrician Location: Canterbury, Kent - 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 £35,704.36 to £42, 844.53 per annum (offer amount is depending on skills and experience)We are looking for a qualified Process Technician - Electrician here at Southern Water, however we would love to here from you if you have both mechanical and electrical qualifications!To be eligible for this role, you must hold a Level 3 NVQ qualification and have certificates.
Any applications without this requirement will not be considered.
*The role requires you to commit to 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 cardAll necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water25 days annual leave + Bank HolidaysBUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchersPension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)An employee assistance programA network of sports and social clubsCompany and performance-related bonusLife assurance equal to 4x salarySalary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)Health Cash PlanTwo paid volunteering days a yearOccupational health serviceDiscounts with over 800 popular retailersDigital GP serviceStudy support may be available for job-related qualificationsCompetitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work optionsCycle to work schemeWhat are we looking for?We 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.In 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.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 (Multi Skilled -Electrical or Mechanical).To 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 abilities!Not 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 interruptions!Join 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.