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Closing Date 2025-11-04 Job Title: Process Operator Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 38 hours, Monday to Wednesday 7:30am - 16:00. Thursday - Friday 7:30 - 15:00 Salary: £27,496.64 + standby allowance + overtime- You will have an opportunity to increase your take home pay to circa £34,000 per annum through overtime and standby rota Ideally you will be based in or around the surrounding areas of Horsham, West Sussex Looking for a role with purpose, stability, and room to grow? Join Southern Water’s frontline operations team and help us protect the environment and serve our communities. You don’t need experience in the water industry, we welcome people from all backgrounds who bring fresh ideas and a willingness to learn. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be part of a team that keeps our wastewater treatment works a running smoothly. Every day is different, and you’ll be working outdoors in all weather conditions. You’ll manage your own schedule, giving you flexibility and independence. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out compliance testing and regular sampling Maintaining and repairing equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, alarm systems) Responding to breakdowns and solving technical problems Logging tasks and data using our digital systems Ensuring site hygiene and safety standards are met Handling deliveries of chemicals safely and responsibly What we’re looking for: We’re looking for someone who: Comfortable working outdoors Reliable, adaptable, and self-motivated Good at managing their time and working independently Curious and keen to learn new skills Has a full UK Driving license Willing to work on a 7-day rota and participate in standby shifts (Standby's are 1 week in 5) What we offer: A company van (for business use) and fuel card All PPE, tools, uniform, and training provided 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Healthcare cash plan and digital GP service Pension contributions up to 11% Life assurance (4x salary) Bonus schemes and performance rewards Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (after 6 months) Two paid volunteering days per year Discounts with over 800 retailers Study support for job-related qualifications Flexible working options where possible Supportive team culture and career development opportunities Ready to make a difference? Whether you’re changing careers or looking for a fresh start, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re unsure whether you meet all the criteria, or need flexibility around working hours, reach out and we’ll do our best to find a practical solution. Apply today and help us build a greener future. Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. 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. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?