Process Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Wastewater Process Operator in Marchwood. This role involves ensuring wastewater treatment operations run smoothly, performing compliance checks, and carrying out maintenance tasks. Candidates with a valid driving license and a willingness to work in varying weather conditions are preferred. Competitive salary and opportunities for advancement are offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company van for business use

Health Care cash plan

Pension contributions up to 11%

Company and performance-related bonus

Life assurance payment

Occupational health service

25 days annual holiday

Qualifications

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries is desirable.
• Basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance testing and monitoring activities.
• Perform maintenance tasks including unblocking pumps and screens.
• Repair alarm systems and resolve faults.

Skills

Adaptable

Reliable

Self-motivated

Good time management

Keen to learn

Education

Valid UK manual driving licence

Job description

Process Operator page is loaded## Process Operatorlocations: SLOWHILL COPSE: Marchwood: Hampshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 24, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7889**Closing Date**23/02/2026**Wastewater Process Operator****Location: Slowhill Copse (Marchwood) - Hampshire- you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.****Contract Type: Permanent****Hours: 38 hours****Salary: £27,496 per annum plus standby and overtime opportunities (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 New Forest, Hampshire.**Benefits:**A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel cardHealth Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)For a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.**About the role**Join our frontline operations team in New Forest, Hampshire to ensure wastewater treatment works and pumping stations run smoothly. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, protecting the environment, and delivering excellent service to our customers. 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.**What you will be responsible for:*** Compliance testing and monitoring.* Maintenance tasks including unblocking pumps, screens, and valves.* Repair of alarm systems and fault resolution.* Monitoring, collating, and reporting data for regulatory compliance.* Carrying out regular sampling and maintaining sampling equipment.* Receiving and handling chemical deliveries safely.* Using IT systems to log maintenance tasks and ensure safety compliance.**Additional Requirements*** Prepared to work within the company’s rota of a 7-day working week and participate on a standby rota (1 week in 8).**What you’ll bring to the role**:***Essential**** Valid UK manual driving licence.* Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.* Adaptable, reliable, and self-motivated.* Good time management and ability to work independently.* Keen to learn and operate complex processes.***Desirable**** Experience in wastewater operations or similar process industries.* Basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills.**Progression opportunities**Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.**About Southern Water**Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know."At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.* 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 truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### 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* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options