Sludge Logistics Scheduler

1 week ago

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wessex Water Full time
Are you an experienced tanker driver looking for a new role? If so, there is an opportunity for you to join our team and deliver a vital service to the community as a Sludge Logistics Scheduler

The role


The Sludge Logistics team is responsible for operating and managing planned in-house and contracted sludge tankering from treatment and production sites, as well as managing emergency situations, such as active sludge seeding.


As the Sludge Logistics Scheduler your role in the team will be to schedule the fleet of Wessex Water sludge tankers as they move sewage sludge from origin sites and take it to treatment sites for processing.

The scheduler is responsible throughout each day for motivating tanker drivers with clear and concise communication and effective management and scheduling of planned and reactive incidents.


What do I need?


We are looking for a well-organised motivated planner with excellent communication skills and someone who has the ability to work effectively under pressure.


In addition, we are looking for:

  • Experience in a transport logistics role
  • Knowledge of sewage treatment processes
  • Good geographical knowledge of the Wessex Water region
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel

Benefits for you?

  • Pension up to 20% combined contribution
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
  • Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days' holiday??
  • Health benefits package
  • Life assurance (up to four times your salary)?
  • Electric vehicle salary exchange?
  • Flexible working?
  • Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers?
  • Paid volunteering day?
  • Enhanced family leave??
  • Interactive health and wellbeing platform?
  • Support from mental health first aiders?
- £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us??

What will you get from us?


Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us We are proud of how we support development and career progression.

We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.


Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.


If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.

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