Process Operator

Southern Water; Gosport; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Southern Water as part of the Wastewater Treatment Team, where you will ensure operational excellence through maintenance and compliance tasks. Despite the challenging working conditions, structured hours and a stable progression-oriented environment with numerous benefits ensure a rewarding career path. We're looking for dedicated individuals willing to learn and embrace the team's mission in tackling climate change and environmental conservation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension contributions up to 11%

BUPA cash plan cover

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Performance-related bonus

Employee assistance program

Company vehicle provided

Study support for job-related qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Valid UK Manual Driver’s Licence is mandatory.
• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pollution sampling and reporting.
• Maintenance tasks including unblocking of pumps and troubleshooting.
• Monitoring and reporting on regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs grade 3 including Maths, English and Science

Job description

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Location: You can be based at any of the following sites. Peel Common, Chichester or Budds Farm - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence. (A company Van will be provided)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours (including a 1 in 7 standby)

Ideally you will be based in or around the surrounding areas of Hampshire.

In Southern Water you’ll have the benefits of structured hours, with standby opportunities giving you greater earning potential.

Your experience in any industry is valuable to us here at Southern Water.

You have the opportunity to earn a great base salary package of up to £27,496.64 plus a great company benefits package, in a role with stability and progression combined.

You do not need a background in the Water industry. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. This role has a focus on compliance, technical problems solving, repairing and maintenance.

With our overall package, our other benefits are:

• All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
• An employee assistance program
• A network of sports and social clubs
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

You will be part of the frontline operations team at Peel Common and the business simply cannot operate without you. Every day is different, you will be working in all weather conditions carrying out a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions of our wastewater treatment works and wastewater pumping stations operate to maintain the supply to our customers and protect the environment.

Although work is generated to you on a weekly basis, you will be managing your own time, giving you the freedom and flexibility to design your own working week, you will learn how to be organised and proactive.

Your core responsibilities will be:

Pollution sampling/reporting

Maintenance tasks - unblocking pumps, screens and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.

Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.

Fault finding and problem-solving skills are essential to respond to breakdowns.

Site Hygiene in line with our regulatory obligations.

General site maintenance task eg. Check for H&S issues, site security, clean site and site components,

Reactive and PPM

You will be:

• Comfortable working outdoors, potentially in all weather conditions.
• Prepared to work within the company’s rota of a 7-day working week and participate on a standby rota.
• Part of a team who delivers excellent performance by understanding how you affect the overall mission of Southern Water.
• Have a good sense of humour, because of what you will be working with and not to be too squeamish…
• Adaptable, flexible, patient, reliable and self-motivated.
• Good with time management
• Confident to work effectively and efficiently on your own.
• Keen to learn and operate complex processes with high quality controls.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs grade 3 including Maths, English and Science
• You MUST have a valid UK Manual Drivers Licence

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?

Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.

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. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.

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.