Wastewater Treatment Technician

Wastewater Treatment Technician (Utilities)

Site-Based - Southeast England (Kent, Rochester, Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone

Up to 36,500 DOE + Bonus + 25-30 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits + Pension (Up to 7%) + Life Assurance + EV Scheme + Private Medical

Are you experienced in wastewater treatment, utility operations or drainage systems?

Do you want to join a leading organisation within the multi-utility and environmental services sector, supporting critical wastewater and drainage infrastructure across a growing network?

This expanding utilities provider is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Technician to take ownership of daily operations across two treatment plants while supporting essential field-based activities across the wider network.

This is a hands-on technical role ensuring safe, compliant and efficient wastewater operations, playing a vital part in environmental performance, asset reliability and service continuity.

You'll work autonomously across the Southeast, supported by a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, safety and employee wellbeing.

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants, ensuring safe and compliant performance.
• Perform inspections, routine maintenance and operational monitoring of treatment assets.
• Support wider field activities including meter readings, SuDS inspections and CCTV surveys.
• Diagnose faults across the wastewater network and coordinate corrective actions.
• Liaise with external contractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to required standards.
• Maintain accurate logs, records and system updates to support compliance and asset management.

• Experience in wastewater treatment, utilities operations or a related engineering/field environment.
• Basic mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of sewer networks, drainage systems or similar infrastructure.
• Strong organisational skills and able to work independently.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.