Alarm Optimisation Specialist

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Job Title:Alarm Optimisation Specialist

Location:Durrington (23 days office based remainder home working)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract- 12 months

Hours:38 hours per week

Salary:Up to 37000 per annum plus benefits

About the role

We are recruiting an Alarm Optimisation Specialist to join our Operational Control team. The role focuses on improving alarm quality and telemetry data and supporting continuous improvement across the Operational Control Centre.

What you will be responsible for:

- Improve the quality and performance of alarms and telemetry data.

- Work closely with Field Operations and the Operational Control Centre.

- Gather expert knowledge to inform alarm optimisation solutions.

- Support continuous improvement across the alarm estate.

- Reduce alarm volumes and support regulatory compliance.

- Contribute to pollution reduction and leakage targets.

What youll bring to the role:

- Experience working with alarms telemetry or operational data.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

- A continuous improvement and analytical mindset.

- Ability to work collaboratively across operational teams.

- An innovative approach to problem solving.

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UK criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.