Wastewater Process Operator - Frontline & Compliant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a hands-on maintenance-focused operative in Portswood, Southampton to keep wastewater treatment works and pumping stations compliant and efficient. The role supports regulatory data logging, safety, and asset integrity.

You will perform maintenance, monitor systems, and handle chemicals while working a standby rota and enjoying progression opportunities within Southern Water.

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

Outdoor work

Adaptable

Time management

Self-motivated

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a hands-on maintenance-focused operative in Portswood, Southampton to keep wastewater treatment works and pumping stations compliant and efficient. The role supports regulatory data logging, safety, and asset integrity.

You will perform maintenance, monitor systems, and handle chemicals while working a standby rota and enjoying progression opportunities within Southern Water.