Network Optimisation Support Technician

Severn Trent Plc; Burslem; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Burslem is seeking a Network Optimisation Support Technician to enhance service levels for clean water delivery. This role involves conducting field surveys, managing data, and collaborating with technicians to optimize the distribution network. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Join a progressive team and benefit from a competitive benefits package including a car allowance, annual bonus, and dedicated training.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Car Allowance of £280 per month

Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to influence colleagues effectively.
• Strong organisational abilities and initiative.
• Comfortable with IT systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance of assets on the Distribution network.
• Conduct field surveys and maintain operational data.
• Relate findings to other areas of the business and peers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT systems proficiency

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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’re looking for a Network Optimisation Support Technician to help us as we do so at our site in Burslem, Staffordshire..

Are you a determined individual who likes to find the underlying cause of problems and takes pride in finding resolutions for them? And perhaps you are a proactive individual who can use their own intuitive?

If so, then read on.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Network Optimisation teams are responsible for ensuring that the Company meets, maintains, and improves levels of service to our customers for clean water delivery.

Within this role you'll play a part in ensuring that the performance of assets on the Distribution network is up to scratch. Its key that whilst you must be comfortable to work alone that you also have team working and stakeholder skills as you’ll work closely with the Network Optimisation Technicians to optimise our network.

This role will require physical and operational data to be checked, maintained and recorded though field survey, testing and review of STW asset records. You must be comfortable with going out in the field as well as working with online reporting systems.

You might not always get the answer you want or need after an initial check, so it's key that you are driven and determined to keep working until an answer is found and a solution is put in place. Once you have those answers, your communication skills will come into action as you’ll need to relay your findings to other areas of the business and your peers.

What you’ll bring to the role

You’ll need to be able to use IT systems. You’ll have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to influence colleagues of all levels effectively. You’ll have strong organisational skills and you`ll be able to work on own initiative.

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:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Car Allowance of £280 per month
• 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’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

What’s Next

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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