Apprentice Construction Operative

Be among the first 25 applicants! At Severn Trent, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions and supporting the communities we serve. Our Apprentice Construction Operative Programme is a level 2 apprenticeship that blends personal and professional development, exposing you to the heart of our water network business.

You will be based at Hucknall Road, Nottingham.

Your role will involve constructing, maintaining, and repairing water network infrastructure for domestic, commercial, and industrial users. You may work at one site or across multiple sites, including new build and domestic properties, often in all weather conditions. Your responsibilities include:
Liaising with customers face‑to‑face on site
, completing work to required standards, following procedures, and ensuring health & safety and regulatory compliance with the Drinking Water Inspectorate, OFWAT, and the Environment Agency.

• Setting up site areas safely, maintaining property access and meeting regulatory, client, and customer requirements.
• Preparing for water network infrastructure work, including identifying, procuring, and maintaining plant, equipment, and materials.
• Conducting site risk assessments and excavating bitumen‑surfaced footways/highways to install new mains, water supply pipes, boundary boxes, and meters.
• Executing water quality compliance checks to meet regulatory standards.

• A ‘can do’ attitude, with a willingness to get stuck in and take accountability for decisions and actions.
• The ability to start work from home (where required).
• Enjoyment of variety and adaptability to a dynamic, fast‑paced work environment in all outside conditions.
• Strong prioritisation and initiative, ready to dive head‑first into problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and ability to work with multiple teams.
• Analytical skills to interpret information and communicate results to various audiences.
• Flexibility to travel freely across our patch for site visits and training days.
• Curiosity and a drive to learn quickly in a reactive environment.
• Capability to work in all weather conditions to serve customers and protect the environment.

• Location: Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG7 1GA
• Standard: Water Network Operative
• Link to Standard: https://sk
• Apprenticeship Level: 2
• Duration: 21 months (excluding EPA)
• Starting Salary: £22,500
• Entry Criteria: Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A‑C or Grades 4‑9). If you do not already have GCSEs in English and maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship.
• Driving Requirements: Full UK driving licence and own vehicle upon starting the role.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – company matches up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – discounted shares in Severn Trent Plc
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Retail offers
• Family‑friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Severn Trent champions a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture, supported by working groups such as LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability, and Ethnicity. We are committed to fostering representation and inclusion throughout our workforce.

• Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm)
• Face‑to‑face assessments run through April and May 2026
• Estimated start date – September 2026

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Severn Trent does not sponsor under the Skilled Worker route for this role.