Apprentice Technical Operator

Apprentice Technical Operator - Water LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Technical Operator – Water Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes.

All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. Furthermore, you'll spend time with our Technical Operations team, working with clean water and applying treatment processes to make it wholesome for customers. You’ll help control water supply to meet daily demand, fault‑find on treatment processes and assets, receive and store chemical deliveries, optimise energy on site and carry out safety and security checks.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

You will be based at Tittesworth in Staffordshire, the heart of our patch. The programme allows you to gain exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1‑1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be studying towards a Level 2 qualification in Water Process Operative. You can find more information about this qualification (known as a standard) by following this link.

• How to carry out routine daily operational tasks on treatment works, including treatment processes, security, safety, and housekeeping.
• How to treat water to a wholesome standard and elevate concerns.
• First‑line maintenance and water sampling.
• Safe working practices and hazard reporting.
• How to disinfect plant, assets, tools, and equipment to maintain a clean environment for water production.

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long‑term.

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in and take accountability.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and initiative.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel freely across our patch and work in all weather conditions.
• Curiosity to learn quickly and work across different teams.

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location:

Tittesworth, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TQ

Standard:
Water Process Operative

Link to Standard: https://sk

Apprenticeship Level: 2

Apprenticeship Duration: 18…