Process Operator - Waste Water

Southern Water is currently recruiting for a Process Operator to join the Waste Water team in Central and North area of Kent.

This role has an attractive salary connected to it, with a figure of up to GBP20,777 plus standby depending on experience.

In order to be considered for this role you will have proven experience in similar or associated roles and possess. You must have a full UK Driving Licence as the role will involve driving between sites. You must also be prepared to work within the company's rota of a 7 day working week (38hrs, that does involve some weekend work) and participate on a stand by rota.
As a Process Operator your responsibilities will include the following:

• To carry out and report on a range of front line operational routine and reactive activities, to ensure the smooth operation of sewerage treatment works and wastewater pumping stations in line with regulatory and business standards.
• To carry out front line maintenance tasks to the required standard in line with best practice to improve the service given to our customers. These tasks will include:- unblocking pumps, screens and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Monitoring and recording of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met.

Fault finding and problem solving skills are essential to this role.

Why work for Southern Water?

Our engineers, scientists, technicians, customer and corporate service teams work together to provide water and wastewater services to more than 4.6 million people across the South East.

Working for us, you will:

- Receive a competitive package, pension and 25 days annual leave
- Play a vital role in your community
- Help to safeguard our natural resources for future generations
- Live and work in a region that includes more than 800km of pristine coastline

Southern Water is an equal opportunities employer and, therefore, does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria your application will not be considered