Wastewater Process Operator – Frontline & Standby

Southern Water; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care cash plan cover

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water in Portswood, Hampshire is looking for a frontline operations team member to ensure wastewater treatment works and pumping stations run smoothly, supporting regulatory compliance and excellent customer service. You will perform compliance testing, maintenance tasks (unblocking pumps, screens and valves), repair alarms, log data, collect samples, and handle chemical deliveries safely.

A UK manual driving licence and ability to work outdoors are essential; you must be adaptable,

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

Time management

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Job description

Southern Water in Portswood, Hampshire is looking for a frontline operations team member to ensure wastewater treatment works and pumping stations run smoothly, supporting regulatory compliance and excellent customer service. You will perform compliance testing, maintenance tasks (unblocking pumps, screens and valves), repair alarms, log data, collect samples, and handle chemical deliveries safely.

A UK manual driving licence and ability to work outdoors are essential; you must be adaptable,