Controller

It's an exciting time to join as we are currently transforming our Operational Control Centre and are seeking a Wastewater Controller to join our diverse team.

Controllers form the backbone of the Water and Wastewater Services we provide to our communities. Without water, life as we know it would be impossible. Every day, we rely on it for drinking, washing and cleaning. It helps create the energy we need for heat and light. It's also essential to the products we enjoy and the natural world we depend upon. Water is without doubt the most important substance known to mankind, we operate in a water stressed region and have significant challenges to balance our need to provide water & protect the local environment.

You will be part of an office based control team who work tirelessly 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. As a Water Production Controller You will be responsible for controlling our water supply network from the source to the reservoir. This involves monitoring telemetry systems, making network changes, prioritising alarms and Coordinating field teamsto ensure our customers have access to sustainable, high-quality water.

We are looking for people that enjoy problem solving, analysing and work proactively using your own initiative. The role is office based and suitable candidates ideally have confidence in working with multiple IT systems and telephone skills., All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered

As a controller you will be based at our Durrington office, working a 6-week rotational shift pattern working a range of 12-hour shifts which include 3 days on 7 days off, 4 days on and 7 days off, 3 nights on and 7 days off and 4 nights on 7 days off. - Within this you will have a range of standby which can be discuss in more detail at interview stage- The role comes with an attractive salary of up to £29,000 per year depending on skills and experience plus a 15% shift allowanceand standby payments.A comprehensive benefits package including company related bonus, BUPA healthcare and pension.

Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that 'normal' office hours aren't possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24 / 7 support in place to monitor and respond quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of our control centre.

Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our operational control team.