Location
Great Lea Common, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Posted
July 22, 2026
Job Description
As a Control Room Operator, you’ll work within the Wastewater Control team as the first line of defence in identifying and responding to operational issues across our wastewater network. This is a critical role in safeguarding our customers from flooding and protecting the environment from pollution.
As part of our System Operations team, you’ll oversee the performance of over 366 sewage treatment works and 7,000+ pumping stations across London and the Thames Valley. You’ll use cutting-edge monitoring tools and collaborate with field teams to respond to alarms, prioritise risks, and coordinate urgent responses.
Please note this is a secondment role for up to 12 months.
What you’ll be doing as a Shift Control Room Operator
Monitoring alarms and system data to detect issues across pumping stations, sewer networks, and treatment works.
Coordinating urgent field responses to prevent flooding and environmental harm.
Logging decisions, actions, and safety update...
As part of our System Operations team, you’ll oversee the performance of over 366 sewage treatment works and 7,000+ pumping stations across London and the Thames Valley. You’ll use cutting-edge monitoring tools and collaborate with field teams to respond to alarms, prioritise risks, and coordinate urgent responses.
Please note this is a secondment role for up to 12 months.
What you’ll be doing as a Shift Control Room Operator
Monitoring alarms and system data to detect issues across pumping stations, sewer networks, and treatment works.
Coordinating urgent field responses to prevent flooding and environmental harm.
Logging decisions, actions, and safety update...