WW Process Operator

Southern Water; Sandown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care cash plan

Competitive Pension

Company and performance-related bonus

Life assurance

Volunteer days

28 days annual holiday

Health benefits through a Cash Plan

Retail discount app

Job summary

Southern Water on the Isle of Wight is seeking a Wastewater Process Operator to join our frontline operations. You will monitor and maintain wastewater treatment works, conduct compliance testing, and respond to operational alarms to protect the environment and deliver reliable service.

This permanent role offers 38 hours weekly with specific shifts, a salary of £29,325 per annum, and a benefits package including pension, health care, life cover, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites.

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

Job description

Wastewater Process Operator

Closing Date: 2026-09-01

Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight- you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours - Monday - Wednesday 7:30 - 16:30, Thursday & Friday 7:30 - 15:30

Salary: £29,325 per annum, plus standby and overtime opportunities. Standby rota participation can increase earnings significantly.

For a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.

Benefits

• Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
• Competitive Pension
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
• Health benefits through a Cash Plan
• Two paid community volunteering days a year
• 28 days annual holiday
• Occupational health service
• Retail discount app
• We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options

About The Role

Join our frontline operations team on the Isle of Wight to ensure wastewater treatment works run smoothly. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, protecting the environment, and delivering excellent service to our customers.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• 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.

Additional Requirements

There may be opportunities to join the standby rota in the future.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries.
• Basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills.

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Everybody Welcome

• We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Need flexibility in your work?

• Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Additional Information

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.