Job Description
Are you a confident and experienced IT Network Engineer looking for your next career opportunity?
Do you want to work for a company that prides itself on its people?
We currently have an opportunity available for an IT Network Engineer to join our team working in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of £29,000 - £43,483 per annum, plus excellent benefits.
About therole:
As our IT Network Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining voice and data communications to meet the requirements of all areas of the business as directed by the IT Network Manager.
Responsibilities as ourIT Network Engineer include:
- Assisting in the provision of resilient, reliable and cost-effective corporate voice, IT and Operational Technology data communications and related services to South West Water
- Installation, configuration, support, performance & capacity management, administration and assist with the design of voice communications systems
- Installation, configuration, support, performance & capacity management, administration and assist with the design of a of data communications systems
- Supporting and maintaining network management products
- Working closely with Operational Technology Team to provide data network services to support process control and telemetry
- Analysis of voice and data costs and tariffs to ensure flexibility and value for money
- Ensuring the appropriate security of voice and data systems and assisting with business continuity and disaster recovery
- Providing advice and information for departments and individual users on specific and general requirements
Skills and experience we are looking for in our IT Network Engineer:
- Educated to degree level, ideally having provided diverse network operations services to a large user base
- A well-motivated person, with good technical skills and a record of achievements in information technology
- A good communicator with the ability to liaise confidently with business colleagues both verbally and in writing
- A good organiser who is able to work well under pressure
What's in it for you:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
In return as our IT Network Engineer, we will offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme
- Various health benefits
- And more!
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.
We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today's residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Responsibility for the environment is central to this. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
- Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
- Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
- Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th December 2021
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our IT Network Engineer -we look forward to receiving your application.
