WW Process Operator
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Closing Date
02/03/2026Wastewater Process Operator
Location: Horsham West Sussex - 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
Salary: 27496.64 per annum plus standby and overtime opportunities
Benefits:
- A company van (for business use only) which you can take home and a fuel card
- Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
- Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
For a full list of benefits please visit our careers page or see below.
About the role
Join our frontline operations team in Horsham West Sussex to ensure wastewater treatment works and pumping stations run smoothly. This role is critical to maintaining compliance protecting the environment and delivering excellent service to our customers. You do not need a background in the Water industry. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. This role has a focus on compliance technical problems solving repairing and maintenance.
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
Standby requirements and overtime opportunities.
What youll bring to the role:
Essential
- 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 Britains 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.
At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont 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.
At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)
Our Commitment to Diversity
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.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Hand Tools
- Distributed Control Systems
- Basic Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Live Chat
- Plastics Extrusion
- Microbiology
- Sanitation
- cGMP
- Manufacturing
- Word Processing
About Company
Welcome to the Southern Water website. We provide water and wastewater services to East and West Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
