Telemetry Control Technician 24/7(Water)

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

Are you ready to dive into a new and exciting career? We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Water Telemetry Control Technician. If you have a passion for problem‑solving and want to be part of a team that keeps our customers supplied with Wonderful Water, this is the role for you!

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.

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• 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.
  

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• 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.
  
• Qualifications: Ideally, you’ll have English & Maths GCSE Level 5 or above.
  

Working with us isn’t just a job; it’s a career. At Severn Trent, we reward great work and offer award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you’ll be contributing to the environment and the communities we serve.

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• Competitive Salary: Starting at £41,822.34, inclusive of shift allowance and weekend working allowance, rising to £50,834.16 once you reach Gold Technician level for skills and experience.
  
• Career Progression: Embedded skills progression framework with financial incentives.
  
• Generous Holidays: 33 days holiday, including 8 Bank Holidays, with additional pay for working on Bank Holidays. Plus the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days of holidays a year.
  
• Leading Pension Scheme: we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
  
• Annual bonus scheme: up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance.
  
• Sharesave scheme: the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
  
• Dedicated training facility: Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’.
  
• Family friendly policies.
  
• Two volunteering days per year.
  

Does this sound like the exciting opportunity you’ve been waiting for? Apply now and join us in making a difference every day!