WS Process Operator at Southern Water in Wingham, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

regulatory reporting

alarm repair

pump maintenance

Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
Repair of alarms systems.
Maintenance tasks - unblocking pumps, screens and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.

Requirements

fault finding

problem solving

time management

adaptable

independent

outdoor

All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
Good with time management
Fault finding and problem-solving skills are essential to respond to breakdowns.
Adaptable, flexible, patient, reliable and self-motivated.
Keen to learn and operate complex processes with high quality controls.
Prepared to work within the company’s rota of a 7-day working week and participate on a standby rota.
Confident to work effectively and efficiently on your own.
Comfortable working outdoors, potentially in all weather conditions.

Benefits

Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
An employee assistance program
Cycle to work scheme
Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Company and performance-related bonus
Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
Occupational health service
Health Cash Plan
A network of sports and social clubs
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
Two paid volunteering days a year

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 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.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 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 £1.5 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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