Process Operator

Role Overview

Become a vital member of Southern Water's frontline operations team based in Aylesford, ensuring the smooth functioning of wastewater and sludge treatment facilities. This position plays a key role in compliance adherence, environmental safeguarding, and delivering outstanding service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform compliance testing and continuous process monitoring.
• Carry out maintenance duties including unblocking pumps, screens, and valves.
• Repair alarm systems and address any faults encountered.
• Gather, monitor, and report data in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine sampling and upkeep of sampling apparatus.
• Manage chemical delivery reception and handling safely.
• Utilise IT systems to log maintenance activities and maintain safety compliance.

Required Qualifications and Traits

• Possess a valid UK manual driving licence.
• Comfortable working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
• Exhibit adaptability, reliability, and self-motivation.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and capability to work independently.
• Have enthusiasm to learn and operate complex process systems.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in wastewater operations or related process industries.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance.

Work Details

• Permanent contract.
• 38 working hours per week.
• Location: Aylesford, England, United Kingdom.
• Annual salary £29,325.

Benefits

• Health Care cash plan coverage with options to upgrade for family.
• Competitive pension scheme.

Career Development

Southern Water offers opportunities for career growth, with training and development pathways to advance your expertise and position.

Company Background

Southern Water is a leader in revolutionising the UK’s water sector, investing £7.8 billion from 2025 to 2030 to enhance infrastructure resilience and sustainability. The company embraces diversity and inclusive culture, aiming to innovate through varied perspectives and backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion

Applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are welcomed and supported. The company prohibits any form of discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment upon request.

Additional Employment Information

Successful candidates must satisfy Southern Water’s security protocols, including identity verification, UK work eligibility, criminal background checks, and validation of employment and education records from the last three years. Employment offers depend on passing these pre-employment and security vetting checks. Failing to meet security standards may result in offer withdrawal. Certain roles require higher security vetting with increased documentation requirements.

Application Deadline

Applications close on 17th September 2026.