Process Operator- Waste Water

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water utility provider is seeking a Process Operator to join their Wastewater Treatment Team. In this role, you will ensure site compliance, perform maintenance tasks, and monitor operations. The position requires GCSEs and a valid UK driving licence, along with strong problem-solving and time management skills. You will work outdoors in various conditions, managing tasks proactively. The company offers career progression and training opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Prepared to work a 7-day rota and participate in a standby rota.
• Willing to learn and operate complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining site compliance.
• Daily maintenance of site operations, including unblocking pumps and screens.
• Monitoring and reporting data for regulatory compliance.
• Fault finding and escalation of issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs grade 3 including Maths, English and Science

Tools

Valid UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Job title: Process Operator

Closing Date: 2025-09-29

Location: Kent - Broomfield Bank & Weatherlees

Salary: £27,496.64 per annum

Hours: 7:30 - 16:00 Monday to Wednesday; 7:30 - 15:30 Thursday & Friday

Employer: Southern Water

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. You have the opportunity to earn a competitive base salary plus a comprehensive benefits package, in a role with stability and progression. This role has a focus on compliance, technical problem solving, repairing and maintenance.

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 in the Broomfield Bank & Weatherlees area 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 to be proactive and organise your work schedules as delegated on your working week.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining site compliance.
• Maintenance tasks – daily running operation of our site, 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.
• Escalating faults to the relevant teams within the specified time frame.
• Site hygiene in line with our regulatory obligations.

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.
• 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
• Valid UK Manual Driving 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? While 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.