Day Controller

Closing Date

14/07/2026

Job Title: Day Controller

Location: Durrington, Worthing

Contract Type: 1x Permanent, 1x 12 months fixed term contract

Hours: 38

Salary From £29,800 depending on skills and experience

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for 2 controller vacancies (1x Permanent and 1x 12 months fixed term contract) within our Waste Water Operational Control Centre. This role focuses on monitoring and controlling our Sewage Treatment Works and Sewage Pumping Stations, ensuring that alarm data is meticulously analysed, and resources are promptly mobilised when assets under perform.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing continuous monitoring and control, ensuring our sewage treatment works and pumping stations operate efficiently.

What you will be responsible for:

By analysing data from control systems, you will coordinate with schedulers to facilitate rapid responses to alarms and alerts.

Your duties will include providing accurate, timely, and concise information to Southern Water, service providers, contractors, and other stakeholders, adhering to company standards and statutory requirements.

• Alarm Management: Maintain vigilance over alarm systems, ensuring prompt and appropriate responses to any alerts. Effective alarm management is critical in preventing service disruptions and maintaining operational efficiency.
• Resource Coordination: Allocate tasks to relevant teams, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining regular communication to facilitate effective response to operational issues.
• Information Dissemination: Ensure the delivery of precise and timely information to all stakeholders, maintaining transparency and clear communication lines.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to health, safety, and welfare requirements, prioritising the well-being of all team members and the public.
• Training and Systems: Engage in training programs and comply with all system requirements, including the ‘License to Control’ development programme. Staying updated on the latest protocols and procedures is crucial for maintaining operational excellence.
• Team Integration: Collaborate effectively within the team, adapting to the dynamic environment and supporting team members to meet operational demands.
• System Access: Utilise various Southern Water systems to proactively manage and escalate issues. This includes integrating data on asset conditions, alarms, and weather to inform operational responses, ensuring a comprehensive approach to system management.

Shift Pattern: Base core hours are Monday to Friday 07.00 – 15.00 however some flexibility of start and finish times may be required, including the occasional late shift.

(may be required to do a late shift which consists off 11:00am – 19:00pm to cover periods of annual leave or sick leave)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Educational Background: GCSE level or equivalent education.
• System Proficiency: Experience operating alarm management systems, and Company Office IT systems is desirable.
• Industry Experience: Experience working on Southern Water waste sites is advantageous.

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.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

"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.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.