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Southern Water

Process Operator

Southern Water

. Ensure wastewater treatment works and sludge treatment run smoothly .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAylesford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,023 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wastewater treatment operations, compliance testing, and maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and regulatory adherence. Proficient in handling chemical deliveries and utilizing IT systems for logging and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Wastewater Treatment OperationsCompliance TestingMechanical Maintenance SkillsElectrical Maintenance SkillsValid UK Manual Driving Licence

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Hard Skills
Wastewater TreatmentCompliance MonitoringMaintenance TasksData ReportingSampling Equipment Maintenance
Soft Skills
AdaptabilityReliabilitySelf-MotivationTime ManagementIndependence
Tools & Technologies
IT SystemsAlarm SystemsChemical Handling Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Criminal Record Check (DBS)Evidence of Identity and Eligibility to Work in the UK
Industry Keywords
Process IndustriesRegulatory ComplianceOutdoor Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure wastewater treatment works and sludge treatment run smoothly
  • Conduct compliance testing and monitoring
  • Perform maintenance tasks, including unblocking pumps, screens, and valves
  • Repair alarm systems and resolve faults
  • Monitor, collate, and report data for regulatory compliance
  • Carry out regular sampling and maintain sampling equipment
  • Receive and handle chemical deliveries safely
  • Use IT systems to log maintenance tasks and ensure safety compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Valid UK manual driving licence
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Adaptable, reliable, and self-motivated
  • Good time management and ability to work independently
  • Keen to learn and operate complex processes
  • Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries (desirable)
  • Basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills (desirable)
  • Evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK
  • Criminal record check (DBS)
  • Verification of employment and/or education history for the past three years
  • Successful completion of pre-employment checks and security vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
  • Competitive Pension
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Training and development opportunities