Water Process Operative

SES Water; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ Days Holiday

Buy & Sell Holiday

Competitive Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Family Leave

Share Schemes

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Flu Vaccination

Free On-site Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Share Scheme

Volunteering Day

Give As You Earn

Retail Discounts

Job summary

SES Water is seeking a Water Process Operative to help deliver safe, high-quality drinking water across our network. You will operate and monitor treatment works, pumping stations and reservoirs, performing site inspections and responding to alarms as part of a hands-on, collaborative team.

In this role you will take water samples, record compliance results and work with colleagues and contractors to maintain performance.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in a similar operational or industrial environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to work and participation in shift and standby rotas.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes.
• Take water samples and record compliance results.
• Monitor site performance using SCADA systems.
• Respond to alarms, faults and operational issues.
• Carry out site safety, security and housekeeping checks.
• Work with colleagues and contractors to maintain operational performance.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Participate in a standby and shift rota to maintain customer water supplies.

Skills

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Operational environment experience

Basic IT skills

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Team & independent work

Shift & standby rotas

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

SES Water has a rich history of serving communities in the South East of England. Water plays an important role in our lives, which is why we’re committed to supplying our customers with access to 160 million litres of safe, reliable, clean water every day.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

About the Role

As a Water Process Operative, you'll help deliver safe, high-quality drinking water to our customers by operating and monitoring treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs across the network. This is a varied, hands-on role combining process control, site inspections, problem-solving, and operational monitoring.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating and monitoring water treatment processes.

• Taking water samples and recording compliance results.

• Monitoring site performance using SCADA systems.

• Responding to alarms, faults, and operational issues.

• Carrying out site safety, security, and housekeeping checks.

• Working with colleagues and contractors to maintain operational performance.

• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities.

• Participating in a standby and shift rota to maintain customer water supplies.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

• Experience working in a similar operational or industrial environment.

• Basic IT skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexible approach to work and participation in shift and standby rotas.

Benefits

• 25+ Days Holiday – More time to rest and recharge.

• Buy & Sell Holiday – Flex your leave to suit your lifestyle.

• Competitive Pension – Helping you plan for the future.

• Life Assurance – Financial protection for your loved ones.

• Enhanced Family Leave – Extra support when family matters most.

• Share Schemes – Become a shareholder and share in our success.

• Health Cash Plan – Support towards everyday healthcare costs.

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing and financial support.

• Free Flu Vaccination – Helping you stay healthy.

• Free On-site Parking – Easier and more affordable commuting.

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay active.

• Car Share Scheme – Reduce travel costs and emissions.

• Volunteering Day – Give back to your local community.

• Give As You Earn – Simple, tax-efficient charitable giving.

• Retail Discounts – Savings on everyday shopping and leisure.

Closing Date: 29th Sept 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.