Process Operator

Southern Water group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Company bonus

Life assurance

Job summary

Southern Water in Chichester is recruiting a Wastewater Process Operator to manage daily wastewater treatment works and pumping stations on-site. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data reporting, and safe handling of chemicals, with a 38-hour week and a standby rota.

You will need a valid UK manual driving licence, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and a proactive, reliable attitude. Opportunity for overtime and progression exists within a forward-looking water utility.

Qualifications

• Valid UK manual driving licence.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Adaptable, reliable, and self-motivated with good time management.
• Desirable: experience in wastewater operations.

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

Outdoor work

Time management

Autonomy

Learning mindset

Job description

Process OperatorSkip to main contentBy clicking 'Accept all Cookies', you agree for cookies to be stored on your device - we'll use them to analyse our site's usage, enhance our web pages and support our marketing activities. We also share the data from cookies with Google.# Southern WaterProcess Operator page is loaded## Process OperatorApplylocations: CHICHESTERtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 11, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8777**Closing Date**11/08/2026**Wastewater Process Operator**Location: Chichester - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.**Contract Type:** Permanent**Hours:** 38 hours**Salary:** £29,325 per annum, plus standby and overtime opportunities. (With regular overtime and standby rota participation, your **total gross earnings** can reach **around £34,000 per year**.)Standby rota participation can increase earnings significantly.**Benefits:*** Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)* Competitive PensionFor a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.# # **About the role**Join our frontline operations team in Chichester to ensure wastewater treatment works and pumping stations run smoothly. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, protecting the environment, and delivering excellent service to our customers.# # **What you will be responsible for:*** 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.# # **Additional Requirements**Participation in a 1-in-7 standby rota once signed off on your training (est 6 months)# # **What you’ll bring to the role:**## Essential* 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.## Desirable* Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries.* Basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills.# # **Progression opportunities**Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.# **About Southern Water**Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.*"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."*If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information:**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting.Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?