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Telemetry Control Technician 24/7(Water)

Severn Trent
Coventry
3 days ago
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Overview

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Join Our Dynamic Network Control Team as a Water Telemetry Control Technician! As a Water Telemetry Control Technician, you\'ll be part of a dedicated team working on a 7-week rotating shift pattern, averaging 37 hours a week. Our 24/7 department ensures that we keep the water flowing around the clock, 365 days a year. Your shifts will include a mix of mornings, afternoons, nights, and some day shifts. In this role, you\'ll have the chance to build a rewarding career focused on ensuring our customers always have access to clean, safe water. We offer an excellent progression process that rewards you as your skills and experience grow. Plus, we provide all the training, guidance, and support you need to succeed.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor and Respond: You\'ll be at the heart of our operations, monitoring telemetry alarms and responding to any issues in our Water Supply & Distribution System.
  • Problem-Solving: Use your analytical skills to investigate problems and coordinate with our operational teams to fix them.
  • Proactive Management: Ensure our treated water storage reservoirs are operating at their best by adjusting water levels as needed.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with various teams within our Operational Control Centre to keep everything running smoothly.
What we\'re looking for
  • Team Player: You\'re driven, tenacious, and enjoy working as part of a team.
  • Problem Solver: You think on your feet and love tackling challenges.
  • Calm Under Pressure: You can handle complex information and tight deadlines with ease.
  • Great Communicator: You\'re excellent at both numerical and written communication.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How we\'ll reward and care for you

Working here isn\'t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we\'ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we\'ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite\'s perks that you\'ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

  • £29,324.12 + shift allowance + weekend working allowance
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
  • Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
  • Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
  • Dedicated training and development with our \'Academy\'
  • Family friendly policies


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