Water Process Operator at Southern Water in Southampton, England, United Kingdom | From GBP26,721 | Kablio

Role

Description

chemical handling

sampling

data reporting

pump maintenance

alarm repair

it logging

Receiving and handling chemical deliveries safely.
Carrying out regular sampling and maintaining sampling equipment.
Monitoring, collating, and reporting data for regulatory compliance.
Maintenance tasks including unblocking pumps, screens, and valves.
Repair of alarm systems and fault resolution.
Using IT systems to log maintenance tasks and ensure safety compliance.

Requirements

maintenance

driving licence

water supply

time management

adaptable

outdoor

Basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills.
Adaptable, reliable, and self-motivated.
Good time management and ability to work independently.
Valid UK manual driving licence.
Experience in the water supply operations or similar process industries.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Keen to learn and operate complex processes.

Benefits

Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)

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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