Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
You will join Southern Water’s frontline operations team in Kent, ensuring wastewater treatment works and pumping stations operate smoothly. The role is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance, protecting the environment, and delivering high‑quality service to customers.
The successful candidate must hold a valid UK manual driving licence, be comfortable working outdoors in all weather, and demonstrate adaptability, reliability, self‑motivation and strong time‑management skills. You should be able to work independently, learn quickly and operate complex wastewater processes.
Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries is desirable, as are basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills. These capabilities will support you in performing the technical aspects of the job.
The position closes on 23 January 2026 and is based in Tonbridge, Kent, with travel required across multiple sites and a current full UK driving licence. It is a permanent full‑time role (38 hours per week) with a salary of £27,496 per annum, plus standby and overtime opportunities that can significantly increase earnings. Benefits include a health‑care cash plan, pension contributions of up to 11 %, and other perks detailed on the careers page.
Southern Water offers clear career progression, training and development opportunities, enabling you to grow professionally within a company investing £7.8 bn in resilience, sustainability and service excellence for 2025‑30.
During the interview you will discuss any incident‑support rotas relevant to the role, and while flexible working cannot be guaranteed for every request, the company will seek practical solutions where possible.