Traffic Controller- Nights ( Water Recycling)

Traffic Controller- Nights( Water Recycling)

Circa £35,897– depending on skills and experience + night shift allowance  

Cambridge, CB4 

Permanent    

4 On 4 Off (12 hour shifts - Nights) 

Do you have previous exposure to traffic management & logistics? Are you organised & proactive?  

At Anglian Water, we’re looking to recruit a Traffic Controller to plan & control our LGV resources & equipment. This role is essential to ensure we respond to routine and non-routine emergency tinkering, jetting and sludge bulk/skip haulage requirements to our customers. 

You’ll be playing a pivotal part in ensuring we effectively transport water recycling by-products around the region from treatment centres to be sold as fertiliser products to farmers whilst also protecting the environment by playing a huge role in helping to minimise the risk of flooding and pollution by proactively jetting our sewers and drains to both prevent and clear blockages. 

What does it take to be an Anglian Water Traffic Controller?  

The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, along with the following attributes;    

• Excellent IT skills – experience with Microsoft Office suite is essential & any use of a CRM or Database system would transfer across well 

• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written  

• This is a fast-paced & important role, so having resilience & the ability to challenge and question stakeholders is essential   

• A high level of attention to detail    

• Previous traffic controller or general logistics experience would be highly desirable, though it is not essential & this role will offer full training to the successful candidate 

Your role will involve:  

• Scheduling the weekly workload for routine/non-routine sludge haulage operations   

• Liaising with drivers and contractors, maintaining driver availability information & ensuring  daily sickness is recorded    

• Instructing drivers & ensuring they follow all procedures & legislation particularly operators licenses with respect to planning, scheduling & control, fleet, record keeping, 

• Ensuring the laws relating to the driving & operation of vehicles used under this license are observed  

• Making sure vehicles and trailers, including hired vehicles and trailers, are kept in a fit and serviceable condition as well as recording unplanned vehicle downtime 

• Ensure load data information is input into the database accurately in a timely manner 

Why Anglian Water? 

So why not embark on a journey with us and feel the warmth of exceptional benefits! At Anglian Water it's not just about work; it's about caring for you. Dive into the heart of our company culture, where our competitive pension scheme stands out—Anglian Water doubles your contributions up to 21% (7% employee, 14% employer) to ensure our colleagues have a secure future. 

Embrace the liberating spirit of our flexible work culture, guarded by life assurance at eight times your salary & personal accident cover up to 5x your salary as well as personal private health care. 

You’ll also get 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays as well as the ability to buy & sell additional days off through our flexible benefits. You will unlock a world of great discounts of everyday products & services that can take some little pressure off the costs of things like household goods, clothing & even holidays! 

Take paid time off when you're not just physically, but also mentally unwell. And because family matters, our excellent Family Leave package is designed to support and cherish your loved ones. 

Join us not just for a job, but for a fulfilling, enriching career where the perks resonate with the heartbeat of a compassionate workplace. Anglian Water is a great place to work & your journey begins here! 

Equality & Diversity: 

We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, no matter their gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong & can use every drop of their potential 

Closing date:  Wednesday 27th May 2026

Interviews: June - Dates TBC

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