Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Controller
Monitor and control sewage works, manage alarms and coordinate resources.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Controller position is based in Durrington, Worthing, on a permanent contract with 38 weekly hours and a salary of £29,000, dependent on skills and experience. The role focuses on monitoring and controlling sewage treatment works and pumping stations, analyzing alarm data, and mobilising resources when assets underperform. You will provide continuous monitoring and control to ensure efficient operation of the facilities, coordinate with schedulers to respond rapidly to alarms, and supply accurate, timely information to Southern Water, service providers, contractors, and other stakeholders while adhering to company standards and statutory requirements. • Monitor alarm systems and respond promptly to prevent service disruptions. • Coordinate resources and allocate tasks to relevant teams for smooth operations. • Deliver accurate and timely information to Southern Water, contractors, and stakeholders. • Follow health, safety, and welfare regulations to protect team and public. • Participate in training and maintain required certifications, such as the License to Control program. • Use Southern Water systems to integrate asset, alarm, and weather data for proactive issue management. • Work core hours 07:00‑15:00 with flexibility for occasional late shifts (11:00‑19:00) as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸alarm monitoring
- ▸asset integration
- ▸data analysis
- ▸resource coordination
- ▸stakeholder reporting
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
• Collaborate effectively within the team and adapt to dynamic operational demands. • Possess GCSE‑level education or equivalent. • Experience with alarm management and company IT systems is desirable. • Previous experience on Southern Water waste sites is advantageous.
Requirements
- ▸teamwork
- ▸adaptability
- ▸gcse
- ▸alarm management
- ▸it systems
- ▸southern water
Benefits
Southern Water is investing £7.8 bn for 2025‑30 to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence, offering a unique opportunity to join a forward‑looking business undergoing significant change under a skilled leadership team. Employees benefit from substantial personal growth, professional development, and a culture of incident support, with 24/7 readiness to resolve issues quickly, and the organization strives to accommodate flexible working arrangements where possible.
Work Environment
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