Wastewater Process Operator — Standby Rota & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Job summary

Southern Water in Portswood, Southampton, is seeking a WW Process Operator to help ensure wastewater treatment works and pumping stations run smoothly, supporting compliance, environmental protection and customer service.

You will perform maintenance, monitoring, sampling and data reporting, with a 1-in-7 standby rota and a 38-hour week. The role offers progression, a pension and health benefits, plus opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid UK manual driving licence.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness 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

Manual driving licence

Outdoor work

Time management

Independence

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Job description

Southern Water in Portswood, Southampton, is seeking a WW Process Operator to help ensure wastewater treatment works and pumping stations run smoothly, supporting compliance, environmental protection and customer service.

You will perform maintenance, monitoring, sampling and data reporting, with a 1-in-7 standby rota and a 38-hour week. The role offers progression, a pension and health benefits, plus opportunities for overtime.