Process Operator

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services company based in Tonbridge is seeking a Wastewater Process Operator to join their operations team. This role involves critical responsibilities such as compliance testing, maintenance tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of wastewater treatment works. Candidates should have a valid UK driving licence and be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including significant opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Health Care cash plan cover

Pension contributions up to 11%

Company and performance-related bonus

25 days annual holiday

Life assurance payment equal to four times salary

Qualifications

• Valid UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance testing and monitoring.
• Perform maintenance tasks on pumps, screens, and valves.
• Monitor and report data for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Valid UK manual driving licence

Adaptable

Good time management

Comfortable working outdoors

Job description

Process Operator page is loaded## Process Operatorlocations: TONBRIDGEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 23, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7711**Closing Date**2026-01-23# **Wastewater Process Operator**Location: Tonbridge, Kent - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.Contract Type: PermanentHours: 38 hoursSalary: £27,496 per annum plus standby and overtime opportunities.Standby rota participation can increase earnings significantly.**Benefits:*** Health 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 Kent 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.# # # **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**You will join a standby rota which is currently 1-in-5 weeks.# # # **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- )**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