Closing Date 2026-01-08 Wastewater Process Operator Location: Aylesford, Kent - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence. Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 38 hours Salary: £27,496 per annum plus standby and overtime opportunities. Standby rota participation can increase earnings significantly. Benefits: 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 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: 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 Participation in a 1-in-5 standby rota. What you’ll 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 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. 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 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." 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 ) 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.