Field Wastewater Process Operator - Travel

Southern Water; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care cash plan cover

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water in Horsham is seeking a frontline Operations Technician to join our wastewater treatment works team, supporting compliance and protecting the environment.

You will perform compliance testing, maintenance on pumps and valves, repair alarms, log data for regulatory reporting and safely handle chemical deliveries.

A valid UK manual driving licence is essential; travel across sites and standby rotas may be required, with a company van provided and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Outdoor work

Time management

Independent working

Willing to learn

IT systems

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Southern Water in Horsham is seeking a frontline Operations Technician to join our wastewater treatment works team, supporting compliance and protecting the environment.

You will perform compliance testing, maintenance on pumps and valves, repair alarms, log data for regulatory reporting and safely handle chemical deliveries.

A valid UK manual driving licence is essential; travel across sites and standby rotas may be required, with a company van provided and clear progression opportunities.