Process Operator

Southern Water

The Role

Overview

Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant, ensure compliance and troubleshoot issues

Key Responsibilities

  • site compliance
  • fault escalation
  • data monitoring
  • reporting
  • plant maintenance

Tasks

-Maintaining site compliance. -Escalating faults to the relevant within the time frame -Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance. -Maintenance tasks – daily running operation of our site, unblocking pumps, screens and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.

Requirements

  • driver licence
  • gcses
  • fault finding
  • time management
  • outdoor
  • shift work

What You Bring

-Good with time management -Confident to work effectively and efficiently on your own. -Keen to learn and operate complex processes with high quality controls. -Valid UK Manual Drivers Licence -Comfortable working outdoors, potentially in all weather conditions. -Adaptable, flexible, patient, reliable and self-motivated. -GCSEs grade 3 including Maths, English and Science -Fault finding and problem-solving skills are essential to respond to breakdowns. -Prepared to work within the company’s rota of a 7-day working week and participate on a standby rota.

The Company

About Southern Water

-Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts. -Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East. -Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

Sector Specialisms

Water Resources

Wastewater Networks

Sewer Services

Water Treatment

Water Filtration

Drinking Water Systems

Water Purification

Residential Water Services

Industrial Water Solutions

Infrastructure

Environmental Improvement

Utilities