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Posted Date:  12 May 2025
Posting End Date:  16-May- 25
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Plc
Department:  Network Control
Salary (£):  Starting salary of £33,314.50

Network Controller Days

 

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. 

 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Our Network Control team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Network Controller.  
 

The role itself will play a critical part in securing, managing and prioritising waste tanker needs across the Severn Trent business to undertake both planned work to prevent and reduce the impact of floodings and pollutions.  Within this role you will build strong working relationships with waste field teams, proactively focusing on their needs by delivering a right first-time solution, implementing initiatives aimed at improving KPI performance on pollutions and flooding.

 

Typical hours are:

 

AM      06:00 – 14:00
Day     08:00 – 15:30
Flex     07:30 – 15:30
PM      13:30 – 21:30

 

The job will be working in a team also supported by 24/7 waste network controllers and telemetry technicians.

 

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

 

• Manage logistic schedules on reactive (unplanned) basis through close liaison with relevant stakeholders to maximise tanker resource efficiency whilst ensuring high levels of customer service.

• Manage/plan and communicate tanker schedules to relevant personnel / depts.

• Ensure all operations planned are compliant with all legal requirements & company polices.

• Proactively manage and enhance both the internal and external relationship with all key parties including contractors, STW teams, COSC, Asset delivery and other supporting departments

• Manage incidents/events as per STW policy and procedures, ensure the decisions made are communicated through to operations, Internal Customers, Contractors and other stakeholders.

• Produce post incident reports and present them to the relevant stakeholders.

 

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

We’re seeking our new Network Controller to be comfortable using Microsoft Office and SAP systems as well as having the ability to articulate and interpret technical information and specifications. It is essential that you have experience of building and developing effective relationships with stakeholders. You must also hold a full UK driving licence.
 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

 

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT 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:

 

  • Starting salary of £33,314.50
     
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
     
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 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 

 

 

WHATS NEXT?

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.

 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. 

 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

 

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

 

 

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