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Posted Date:  14 Jul 2025
Posting End Date:  28/07/2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Asset strategy
Salary (£):  Starting from £40,024

Waste Networks Optimisation Specialist

 

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges. Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our 150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.


With that in mind, we are looking for Waste Network Optimisation Specialist to join our Asset Planning (Waste Networks) Team. This base location for this role is Severn Trent Centra, Coventry, but will require travel around the region.


In our role of Waste Network Optimisation Specialist, you will support the Waste Networks  Optimisation  Lead, proactively improving the operational performance of the waste infrastructure and non-infrastructure asset classes in the Waste Distribution (Waste Infra) element of the Severn Trent Value Chain.


Does this sound of interest? If so, then read on. 


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW


In this role you will be part of The Waste Network Optimisation Performance team who will ensure we understand the performance of our network. You will be supporting the Network Operability Specialists in identifying opportunities to adapt the network when and where necessary, escalating and capturing areas where we are not meeting these parameters, as well as aiding the delivery and maintenance of our pressure monitoring programme.


Some of the key accountabilities for this role include:

  • Supporting the Network Operability Specialists with their site investigations including producing summary packs
  • Ensure our assets operate within parameters set.
  • Utilise tools which monitor the performance of our asset base.
  • Investigate emerging risks, building a view to support investment decisions
  • Utilise our risk tools and their outputs to articulate risk to the business.
  • Support in the maintenance of our operational contingency plans 
  • Support in the installation and maintenance of our pressure logger fleet
  • Delivery of improvement to customer service and key ODI performance commitment

 

Sounds like something you would like to do?


Read on to see if you have some of the right skills needed to succeed.  

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

You will also require operational experience to ensure you are well equipped to investigate failures and understand pre-emptive measures required to mitigate future impact.


Communication and stakeholder management skills will be key to ensure you can communicate and influence across various audiences whilst identifying, delivering and/ or improving solutions to improving efficiency. 


Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity, and a caring attitude in equal weight. 


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU


Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. 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:

  • 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’  
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
  • Family friendly policies  
  • Two volunteering days per year   

 

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


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

 

 

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