Closing Date
20/02/2026
STC Process Operator
Location: Queenborough, Kent - 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 per week – Additional standby requirements with role
Salary: Up to £27,496 per annum
About the role
Join our frontline operations team in Kent 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.
What you will be responsible for:
1. Compliance testing and monitoring.
2. Maintenance tasks including unblocking pumps, screens, and valves.
3. Repair of alarm systems and fault resolution.
4. Monitoring, collating, and reporting data for regulatory compliance.
5. Using IT systems to log maintenance tasks and ensure safety compliance.
6. Maintaining site hygiene in line with regulatory obligations.
Additional Requirements
Valid UK driving licence required. Standby requirements.
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential
7. Valid UK driving licence.
8. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
9. Adaptable, reliable, and self-motivated.
10. Good time management and ability to work independently.
11. Keen to learn and operate complex processes.
Desirable
12. Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries.
13. 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.
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. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."
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.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)