Shift Controller

Location: Otterbourne Salary – starting from £28,200 ( with the opportunity to increase through progression plan ) + 15 % Shift allowance + additional standby payments Work Type Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off 2 days 2 nights Shift- 7 am to 7pm or 7pm or 7am Total 37 hours Role Type – Permanent Employment Type – Full Time, but open to discussions on flexible working including part-time, compressed hours, job share etc. Who We Are You will monitor and adjust the operations of the water treatment works, flow control valves, and remote reservoirs to ensure an adequate supply of water to customers in South Hampshire, as well as to the Isle of Wight (IOW) and the Esso Fawley refinery. As part of a dynamic shift team, you will operate Southern Water’s newly rebuilt Otterbourne Water Treatment Works, located just outside of Winchester. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of water production, including abstraction, treatment, pumping, and the management of remote reservoir levels. Your primary goal will be to produce drinking water that meets the high quality standards set by our regulators and satisfies our customers, all while being cost-efficient and safe. You will work closely with a dedicated team of operators, maintenance technicians, scientists, and local management on a 24/7, 365-day shift rota. You will utilize control platforms such as SCADA and PRISM to operate the works. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are essential qualities for the successful candidate. This role will also require some independent (lone) working, along with the ability to dynamically problem solve by drawing on the expertise of the wider operations team as needed. We take pride in knowing that we make a difference for our customers each day, collaborating with colleagues to resolve issues as quickly as possible. Essential * Good organisational written and verbal communication skills. * Understanding of basic mechanical/electrical engineering and instrumentation * Experience of following systems of work or written procedures * Analytical skills and able to spot deviations from an established trend * A passion for water treatment * Good verbal communication * Able to give clear instruction. * Self-motivated * Able to work independently. Above all You’ll need a positive attitude and to always be searching for ways to improve the way that you and your team works Desirable * Water Treatment Process Knowledge/Experience * Experience of operating distribution systems * Shift work * Commitment to Health and Safety * Maintenance knowledge/experience * HMI / SCADA systems and ability to interpret data Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? Don’t worry, Dive right in anyway! At Southern Water we are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our Talent Acquisition team can help you see how your skills fit in. What We Offer We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their ongoing success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package, holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects and volunteering. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and generous leading parental leave policies. The Recruitment Process Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace. After you complete your application, our dedicated Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing your application and matching your experience to the role. If you are successful for the next stage of the process, we will call you to have a quick chat about the role to chat through your application, your experience and you understanding of the role. We will run group assessment centres with the hiring managers and members of our People team as part of our assessment process. During the assessment process we will also be looking for: * The ability to think critically and convey complex insights in a clear and compelling manner. * Excellent engagement and stakeholder management skills; able to forge strong working relationships that translate into shared outcomes. * Self-starter with a great work ethic and collaborative mentality. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment