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Posted Date:  18 Dec 2025
Posting End Date:  11- Jan- 2026
Location:  West Midlands
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Network Control
Salary (£):  Starting salary of £33,314.51

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.  
 

In your new role, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring we meet our defined standards we deliver for our customers, communities, and the environment. Using your expertise, you’ll ensure that all planned network interventions, which take place on our Water network are planned, risk assessed and delivered to SLA.
 

The significance of the work you’ll do as a Network Controller makes this such an exciting project to be a part of and will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively across a wide range of multidiscipline teams as well as working individually to deliver first class customer service.
 

As Network Intervention Controller you’ll also have knowledge of Hydraulics, Network Operations, a firm understanding of maths and engineering.
 

So, are you a Network Controller who has the ability to make quick and precise decisions? Has a brilliant work ethic and can work with multiple stakeholders to deliver project objectives?
 

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

County Ownership
Take ownership of a designated County, acting as the key link between Network Control and the Local Operations Team. Ensure all interventions are logged, recorded, conflict-checked, and planned within SLA’s.

Stakeholder Engagement
Represent Network Control locally by hosting workshops and focus groups with internal and external stakeholders. Be the go-to person for County-specific knowledge within the team. Work

Team Support
Support overall team workload by completing a variety of risk assessment-based tasks. You may also support other controllers dependent on work volumes.

DSR/Tanks Programme Delivery
Contribute to the DSR and Tanks programme by producing risk and contingency documentation to support the isolation and return to service of assets.

Programme Planning
Provide expert input to support the planning and delivery of major infra, non-infra, and capital schemes. Help reduce risk and identify opportunities for efficiency and collaborative cost savings.

Team Contribution
Actively contribute to Network Control objectives, team meetings, stand-downs, and development days.

Flexible shift window between the hours of 7am – 5pm 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

We’re seeking our new Network Controller to be comfortable using their initiative to look for new opportunities to improve the performance within your area, constantly coming up with faster, better, more efficient ways of delivering a service to the customer.
 

To be successful, you’ll ideally be a qualified in Engineering, experienced in using various technology, and 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 £33,314.51
     
  • 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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