Wastewater Process Operator - Field Tech with Standby Rota

Southern Water; Goddards' Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Job summary

Southern Water is looking for a proactive frontline operations colleague to support wastewater treatment works and pumping stations across Sussex. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, protect the environment and deliver excellent service to customers, with a company van provided and travel between sites.

The role requires a valid UK manual driving licence, willingness to work outdoors in all weather, and the ability to log maintenance tasks using IT systems.

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.
• Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries.
• Basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills.

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

Independent worker

Wastewater ops

Mechanical skills

Job description

Southern Water is looking for a proactive frontline operations colleague to support wastewater treatment works and pumping stations across Sussex. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, protect the environment and deliver excellent service to customers, with a company van provided and travel between sites.

The role requires a valid UK manual driving licence, willingness to work outdoors in all weather, and the ability to log maintenance tasks using IT systems.