Job Description

We're making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water are seeking a Senior Mechanical & Electrical (M+E) Technician to join our team, playing a key role in maintaining and improving our water treatment works and network distribution assets.

You will support the Production Technical Team Leader by delivering technical training, carrying out quality assurance checks, and offering expert advice and guidance to the wider team.

This role involves reviewing work standards, providing constructive feedback to the Production leadership team, and helping to implement changes that enhance operational efficiency. It's a hands-on, collaborative position that ensures our technical production area continues to operate reliably and effectively.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

Respond to process alarms triggered via telemetry, identifying and resolving issues remotely or on-site, or escalating where necessary. Diagnose and repair breakdowns across a wide range of plant equipment, assessing faults and taking appropriate corrective action. Investigate plant failures and coordinate or carry out prompt, efficient repairs to minimise operational disruptions, including collaborating with others to resolve complex faults. Monitor external activities near operational sites that may impact the integrity of water sources Perform routine maintenance on production assets to ensure reliability and compliance Act as an escalation point for plant and equipment defects, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions Initiate and oversee service contract work, verifying the scope and quality of completed tasks Support effective material usage and demonstrate awareness of budgetary considerations Collaborate with Investment and Non-Infrastructure teams to ensure successful delivery of capital projects Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to technicians and apprentices, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and compliance with procedures, while offering input on non-routine activities and technical changes.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

Essential

Proven experience and a practical understanding of water treatment processes or water industry exposure A recognised apprenticeship in a relevant field A to C grade, or Level 4 or above in GCSE Maths, English and a Science based subject Knowledge of Chemical Handling and basic hydraulic principles Experience of working with Human Machine Interface (HMI)/touchscreen devices Full UK driving licence (you will be required to undertake a driving assessment) Adaptable with good attention to detail Accountable for own actions with a willingness to collaborate with others, whilst developing and sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practice with others. Empathetic, self-aware, and comfortable with constructively challenging areas that could be improved Systems based skills, open to learning new technology Passionate about providing excellent service, to our customers, colleagues, and across teams in the wider water industry

Desirable

Industry water operations related qualification, for example, CABWI Level 2 or 3 in Water Treatment, and/or some form of relevant level 3 qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent
Supervisory qualification at level 3, and/or previous leadership experience and willingness to undertake relevant training to upskill in this area

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways

, and that's why we're happy to consider

flexible working arrangements

. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware,

the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are

eligible to live and work in the UK

.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive

, we're unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we'll usually be in touch

within 4 weeks

of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At

Portsmouth Water

, we believe in rewarding our people. Here's just a taste of what's waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy

27

days of annual leave

,

plus bank holidays

, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We'll help secure your future with a

generous pension scheme

, contributing

up to 15%

because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a

non-contractual bonus

of

up to 6% of your basic salary

, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you're welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we've got your back with

enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay

.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need

confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7

through our Employee Assistance Programme, or

physical health support via our Virtual GP service

(available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the

HealthHero

app.

Peace of Mind, Always

Our

life assurance scheme

gives your loved ones extra security, with a

4x salary

lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive

discounts at thousands of retailers

, plus exciting benefits like:

Electric Vehicle Scheme

(after 1 year)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

and

so much more!