Water Process Operative
Varies across supply area in Surrey (Cheam, Edenbridge, Elmer, Kenley and Woodmansterne)
Up to £33,800 inclusive of shift allowance plus overtime

We’re now seeking several Water Process Operatives (previously called Plant Operators) to operate and monitor the treatment works, pumping stations and service reservoirs within a set operational area. Working across a seven-day shift pattern, with standby, overtime and occasional nightwork as part of a close-knit team. This is an incredible opportunity for a Water Process Operative professional working across a defined geographical area, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor work - no two days will be the same.

The Role

SES Water supplies 160 million litres of clean, safe water to over 735,000 customers across Kent, Surrey and South London every day. As a Water Process Operative, you will work with colleagues across the business, communicating essential information both verbally and in writing. You will need to be able to build excellent relationships and work collaboratively across teams. A service mindset is important both internally and externally.

Specifically, your role will involve

- Routine and emergency operation of complex processes of water treatment such as abstraction, filtration and disinfection
- Monitoring automated process systems via SCADA for satisfactory operation
- Taking samples and carrying out related analysis to ensure compliance with internal/external standards
- Diagnosing basic faults in the process plant and taking remedial action, reporting findings as necessary
- Compliance with internal procedures and processes, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed
- Liaising with colleagues and other departments, particularly Water Quality, to find solutions to issues and deliver the best results for the site
- Ensuring that all necessary records are completed to meet regulatory requirements
- Assisting colleagues within the M&E and Systems teams as required to complete both planned and reactive maintenance
- Carrying out cleaning and housekeeping duties as necessary to maintain the required standards

About you

To be considered as a Water Process Operator, you will need:

- Experience of working in a similar process management environment, preferably within the water industry
- Experience working as part of a team to achieve a common goal
- Full driving licence
- Minimum Grade C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent
- Basic IT skills

Other organisations may call this role Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Technician, Water Treatment Technician, Water Plant Operator, or Plant & Maintenance Operator.

What We Offer

We care about our colleagues and want you to enjoy your role, as such we are committed to ensuring that we support your development. We have also created a range of benefits that will care for your personal and financial wellbeing.

For your financial wellbeing:

- £33,800 inclusive of shift allowance plus overtime
- Employer contribution up to 10% on our Group Personal Pension Plan
- Life assurance
- Company bonus scheme
- Salary Finance: Financial education, loans and savings
- On site garage with service discount
- Free on-site parking or in local area

For your personal wellbeing:

- 25 days’ annual leave which will increase to 27 days with length of service
- Health care Cash back scheme and Surgical Choices
- Aqualibrium - On site Mental Health First-Aiders and free annual health checks
- Confidential crisis support, counselling and legal advice
- One day paid volunteering a year

About SES Water:

We are an innovative and progressive company who continue to look for improved ways of working to better service our customers, both internal and external. We are at the forefront of our industry having rolled out smart technology across our entire network, helping us to identify and repair leaks with speed, a project that has been shortlisted for this years Water Industry Awards.

SES Water are committed to supporting the communities we work within and have targeted ourselves to be Net Zero by 2030, already actioning this with solar panels, beginning the process of moving our fleet to electric vehicles and out two Biodiversity Awards.

When you join SES Water you are joining a company that looks to the future and understands that our people are integral to our success today and in the future. We know that to continue our success we need to develop and support our people, provide an inclusive workplace where peoples’ knowledge and experience can be shared to ensure that we are ready for tomorrow.

What’s next?

If you are seeking a new challenge as a Water Quality Sampler and Team Planner, select the apply button shown to be brought through to the application process.

PLEASE STATE WHICH LOCATION(S) YOU ARE INTERESTED WHEN YOU APPLY IN THE SUMMARY STATEMENT: Cheam, Edenbridge, Elmer, Kenley and Woodmansterne.

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