System Operator

Anglian Water Services

. Maintain a whole-system view of production, demand, storage, transfers, asset availability and operational risk .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeHuntingdon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £56,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water supply operations, including system control, production planning, and risk management. Proficient in using telemetry and operational data for decision-making while maintaining effective communication and stakeholder management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water Supply Operations ExperienceOperational Risk AssessmentTelemetry And Monitoring SystemsAnalytical And Problem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Water Supply Systems UnderstandingProduction PrinciplesStorage And Distribution PrinciplesOperational Data AnalysisIncident Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCalm Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

SCADATelemetry SystemsControl Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

HNC/HND Level Qualification

Industry Keywords

Operational RiskNetwork OperationsWater QualitySystem ResilienceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a whole-system view of production, demand, storage, transfers, asset availability and operational risk
Monitor live system performance against production plans
Take or coordinate operational actions to maintain network balance and resilience
Identify and escalate emerging operational risks
Support incident response and manage periods of elevated system risk
Work closely with operational, maintenance, water quality and planning teams
Use telemetry, operational data and forecasts to inform decision-making
Contribute to continuous improvement of system control, automation and operational performance
Maintain accurate operational records and deliver effective shift handovers
Oversee and optimise a strategically important water supply system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified to HNC/HND level, or equivalent operational experience
Experience within water supply operations or a comparable operational environment
Strong understanding of water supply systems, production, storage and distribution principles
Experience using operational data, telemetry or monitoring systems to support decision-making
Ability to identify, assess and escalate operational risks effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions
Desirable: experience in water production, system control or production planning
Desirable: knowledge of SCADA, telemetry or control systems
Desirable: experience managing operational incidents, outages or periods of increased system risk
Desirable: understanding of network operations, water quality and system resilience
Right to work in the UK
Successful completion of relevant employment checks, including references, driving licence and identity checks; criminal record and drug and alcohol checks may also apply depending on the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care
Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Potential part-time/flexible working depending on role requirements