WW Process Operator

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant equipment on a shift basis.
16 days ago ago
ÂŁ27,496 - ÂŁ34,000
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Horsham, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
chemical handling
site safety
compliance testing
equipment maintenance
digital logging
training support
  • Handling deliveries of chemicals safely and responsibly
  • Ensuring site hygiene and safety standards are met
  • Carrying out compliance testing and regular sampling
  • Study support for job-related qualifications
  • Maintaining and repairing equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, alarm systems)
  • Logging tasks and data using our digital systems
What you bring
outdoor
troubleshooting
reliable
time-management
driving licence
shift work
  • Comfortable working outdoors
  • Responding to breakdowns and solving technical problems
  • Reliable, adaptable, and self-motivated
  • Good at managing their time and working independently
  • Has a full UK Driving license
  • Willing to work on a 7-day rota and participate in standby shifts (Standby's are 1 week in 5)
Benefits
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Supportive team culture and career development opportunities
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Healthcare cash plan and digital GP service
  • Bonus schemes and performance rewards
  • Pension contributions up to 11%
  • All PPE, tools, uniform, and training provided
  • Discounts with over 800 retailers
  • Flexible working options where possible
  • A company van (for business use) and fuel card
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (after 6 months)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
ÂŁ72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a ÂŁ72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
  • 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.
Culture + Values
  • “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
  • “Collaborating with community partners”
  • “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
  • “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
ÂŁ7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
ÂŁ7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
  • On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
  • Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
  • Investing ÂŁ1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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WW Process Operator at Southern Water in Horsham, England, United Kingdom