Overview
WW Process Operator role at Southern Water
Location: Tonbridge, 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
Salary: £27,496.64
Ideally you will be based in or around the surrounding areas of Tonbridge, Kent. In Southern Water you’ll have the benefits of structured hours, with standby opportunities giving you greater earning potential.
Closing Date: 2025-09-15
You do not need a background in the Water industry. We welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. This role has a focus on compliance, technical problem solving, repairing and maintenance. You will have the opportunity to earn a great base salary package plus a comprehensive benefits package, in a role with stability and progression.
Responsibilities
* Compliance testing.
* Maintenance tasks – unblocking pumps, screens and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.
* Repair of alarm systems.
* Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
* Fault finding and problem-solving skills to respond to breakdowns.
* Site hygiene in line with regulatory obligations.
* Carrying out regular sampling to support process monitoring and compliance.
* Ensuring sampling equipment is maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly.
* Receiving and handling deliveries of chemicals with awareness of hazardous material protocols and safety procedures.
You will be
* Comfortable working outdoors, potentially in all weather conditions.
* Prepared to work within the company’s rota of a 7-day working week and participate on a standby rota.
* Part of a team who delivers excellent performance by understanding how you affect the overall mission of Southern Water.
* Have a good sense of humour and be comfortable with potentially challenging tasks.
* Adaptable, flexible, patient, reliable and self-motivated.
* Good time management; able to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.
* Keen to learn and operate complex processes with high quality controls.
* You will be part of a 1 in 6 week Standby Rota.
Qualifications
* Must have a valid UK Manual Driving Licence.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Utilities
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