Wastewater Process Operator — Multi-Site

Southern Water; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water invites applications for a Wastewater Process Operator in Chichester. The role requires maintaining wastewater treatment works and pumping stations, with travel across sites and a current full driving licence.

38-hour weekly contract with permanent status, and a salary of £29,325 per annum plus standby and overtime opportunities. The position includes a standby rota and opportunities to increase earnings, plus benefits such as health care cash plan and pension.

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 work

Willing to learn

Job description

Southern Water invites applications for a Wastewater Process Operator in Chichester. The role requires maintaining wastewater treatment works and pumping stations, with travel across sites and a current full driving licence.

38-hour weekly contract with permanent status, and a salary of £29,325 per annum plus standby and overtime opportunities. The position includes a standby rota and opportunities to increase earnings, plus benefits such as health care cash plan and pension.