MEICA Technician

We’re making a difference

Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water are delighted to be expanding our Production department with multiple Engineering Technician opportunities within our clean water operations.

Are you an experienced and qualified Engineering Technician looking for a role where your skills directly support essential water services for local communities?

We are seeking motivated and safety-focused Technicians to join our team working across areas of Hampshire and West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity to work on critical infrastructure, treatment assets, pumping stations, and operational sites that help deliver safe, reliable drinking water every day.

We are looking for Technicians with experience in one or more of the following disciplines

• Mechanical maintenance and fault finding
• Electrical systems and industrial installations
• Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA)
• PLCs, telemetry, control panels, and process systems
• Pumps, motors, valves, pipework, and associated plant equipment
• Preventative and reactive maintenance within industrial or utility environments

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across clean water operational sites
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment safely and efficiently
• Support operational reliability and asset performance
• Work on a variety of treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, and remote assets
• Complete inspections, testing, and maintenance records accurately
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Participate in standby or emergency response activities where required

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience within mechanical, electrical, or ICA engineering environments
• Relevant engineering qualifications and recognised apprenticeship (essential)
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to high safety standards and safe systems of work
• Ability to pass a safety-critical medical assessment
• Capability to work in confined spaces and at height
• Willingness to travel across operational sites in Hampshire and West Sussex

The successful applicant will be required to have a full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), will have to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and additionally any other safety measures deemed necessary by Portsmouth Water Ltd in connection with driving.

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 25 - 27 days of annual leave depending on Grade, 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.

Social Events

All expenses covered summer and winter social events

️ 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.

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 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

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!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.