Lead Water Process Operative

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SES Water is a local utility company committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable water services across Southeast England. With a strong history of reliability, we invest in innovation and environmental responsibility to protect water resources and meet our customers' evolving needs.
Were also part of a larger family. In 2024, we became part of the Pennon group, which also owns South West Water, Bristol and Bournemouth Water. This means that as part of our team, youll get the best of both worlds the dynamism and fast pace of a smaller company, along with the security and breadth of opportunity that comes with being part of a large organisation.
About the Role:
Are you an experienced water process professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a role where you can lead, collaborate, and make a real impact on water quality and operational efficiency?
We are looking for a Lead Water Process Operative to join our Production Team in Woodmansterne , ensuring the smooth operation of our Water Treatment Works, pumping stations and associated service reservoirs. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll not only operate and monitor water processes but also supervise and support a team to deliver excellent service.
What Youll Be Doing:
Acting as the go-to person in the Production Managers absence, overseeing day-to-day operations, facilitating seamless handovers between shifts and Control room
Monitoring SCADA: Investigating and Interpretation of trends coupled with responding proactively alarms to maintain system performance and security of supply.
Support the team of Water Process Operatives and external contractors to ensure smooth operations by providing constructive feedback that fosters performance improvement while ensuring colleagues feel valued and supported.
Ensuring compliance with key focusses on WQ compliance and regulatory requirements, Softening targets, Abstraction and discharge Licences, Regulatory External and Internal audits, and internal procedures.
Identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements in energy use, chemical process optimisation and site operations as part of a Continuous improvement culture
Working on exciting projects, collaborating with Internal teams, Supply chain partners and External contractors across the business to deliver long-term solutions
Health and Safety: Lead by example, deliver a culture of safety and wellbeing boosting employee engagement, empowering your team to confidently find resolutions, feedback and ensure H&S remains the top priority.
Working conditions are varied, from the control room to physical work inside, outside and in exposed areas. Youll be working with chemicals and gases, sometimes in confined spaces so you will need to be physically fit. Due to confined space/breathing apparatus work you will have to pass a medical examination. This also means that you will need to be clean shaven.
What Were Looking For:
Experience in water process operations and water quality sampling (or a similar industry)
NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations
Strong leadership skills, to build a high performing team
Experience of Internal / External stakeholder liaison
Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office & SCADA monitoring
Full driving licence and flexibility to work on a 1 in 5 standby rota
CABWI Level 3 Diploma in Water Treatment
Mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation knowledge
Experience in handling chemicals, confined space operations and use of Breathing Apparatus (training provided).
Whats In It For You?
Generous salary of £48,000-£52,000 dependent upon experience
Generous annual leave allowance for work-life balance.
Company van (for travel to, during and from work)
Company benefits including up to 10% employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance and wellness support
Career Development
Training and ongoing development to help you succeed in your role
A role where you can make a real impact on sustainability and efficiency
Perkbox
Shares scheme
Cycle to Work and Car Share Schemes and for eco-conscious commuting.
Simply Health healthcare cashback scheme and Surgical Choices.
Service and MOT discounts at our on-site garage.
One paid day per year for volunteering in the community.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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Location:
Banstead
Salary:
£50,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Administration;Manufacturing

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