Process Operator

Process Operator page is loaded## Process Operatorlocations : GRAVESEND : Kenttime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : September 30, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id : JR7021

• Closing Date
• 2025-09-30
• Job Title : Process Operator
• Location : Gravesend, Kent
• Contract Type : 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Hours : 38 hours
• Salary : £27,496.64
• Ideally you will be based in or around the surrounding areas of Gravesend , Kent.
• In Southern Water you’ll have the benefits of structured hours. This role is a 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of being extended.Your experience in any industry is valuable to us here at Southern Water.You have the opportunity to earn a great base salary package of up to £27,496.64 plus a great company benefits package, in a role with stability and progression combined.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. With our overall package, our other benefits are :
• All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Simply Health cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
• An employee assistance program
• A network of sports and social clubs
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work schemeThere has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.You will be part of the frontline operations team on the Gravesend site and the business simply cannot operate without you. Every day is different, you will be working in all weather conditions carrying out a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions of our wastewater treatment works and wastewater pumping stations operate to maintain the supply to our customers and protect the environment. Although work is generated to you on a weekly basis, you will be managing your own time, giving you the freedom and flexibility to design your own working week, you will learn how to be organised and proactive.
• Your core responsibilities will be :
• Compliance testing.
• Maintenance tasks - unblocking pumps, screens and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Repair of alarms systems.
• Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Fault finding and problem-solving skills are essential to respond to breakdowns.
• Site Hygiene in line with our regulatory obligations.
• Using IT systems to accurately log maintenance tasks and field activities, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and regulatory standards
• 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.
• 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, because of what you will be working with and not to be too squeamish…
• Adaptable, flexible, patient, reliable and self-motivated.
• Good with time management
• Confident to work effectively and efficiently on your own.
• Keen to learn and operate complex processes with high quality controls.
• Qualifications :
• Valid UK Manual Drivers LicenceJoin our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24 / 7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.### Our Benefits
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
• Health benefits through a Cash Plan
• Two paid community volunteering days a year
• 25 days annual holiday
• Occupational health service
• Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
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