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Posted Date:  5 Mar 2025
Posting End Date:  19-March-25
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Plc
Department:  Network Control
Salary (£):  £32,467.39 to £43,000.00

Sewer Sensor Optimisation Specialist

 

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 is excited to offer an opportunity for the role of Sewer Sensor Optimisation Specialist.


In this key role you will be responsible for ensuring that our 23,000 sewer sensor monitors are fully operational and supporting flooding and pollution ODI performance whilst positively impacting on all waste drivers. 


The key accountabilities of this role will include:

 

  • All sewer sensor loggers are maintained and provide accurate and reliable data. 

  • Technical and performance management of the logger maintenance contractor to ensure service level agreements and key performance indicators are on track. 

  • Ensure that no more than 5% of the sensor estate is quiet 

  • Working with County Managers to ensure that operational interventions do not impact on sensor performance 

 
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
 
To succeed in this role, you should have experience in translating complex data into actionable insights, managing contractor performance, and engaging with senior management. 


Additionally, you should possess a continuous improvement mindset, be proficient in creating detailed reports and dashboards in Power BI, and be confident in using Geospatial Systems (GIS) like MapInfo and ARC (GIS) analyser.
 
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:
 

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 (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
•    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.
 
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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