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🥝 Network Operator

Thames Water | Reading, United Kingdom | Posted May 27, 2026

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

as a Network Operator
  • Monitoring and controlling the water distribution network using SCADA and telemetry systems to manage pressures, flows and customer supply.

  • Responding to alarms, incidents and emerging issues, taking timely action to protect customers and assets.

  • Working closely with field teams, issuing permits, managing isolations and coordinating operational activities.

  • Triaging emergency customer supply issues, particularly during out-of-hours periods.

  • Maintaining treated water storage levels and supporting overall network stability.

  • Raising work orders, tracking faults through to resolution and escalating risks where needed.

  • Keeping accurate logs, records and handovers to ensure smooth control room operations.

  • Escalating unresolved risks in line with governance and emergency procedures.
  • Base location: Kemble Court, Reading
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