Operational Technician

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Working within our forward-thinking Waste Water Recycling department, the role will be to safely operate and maintain a diverse range of equipment at our Sewage Treatment works and Sewage Pumping Station sites across the South Shropshire (Ludlow base) area. However, it’s not just about operating a Sewage treatment plant and equipment; you’ll protect and enhance our region’s environment, whilst providing an essential service to the community.

In this role you will be working to ensure our sites and assets are operated effectively, efficiently and safely, through complying with and contributing to statutory, company and treatment works policies and procedures.

With support and training you’ll become part of a team of experts who are at the front line of enhancing our region’s rivers. Day to day you’ll be responsible for making sure our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver this important work. But don’t worry there will be plenty of people on hand to support and come up with solutions to help you succeed.

We’ll also welcome your ideas and a new mindset to continually improve what we do on a day-to-day basis.

The role has great core working hours Monday to Friday and the successful candidate will also participate in a 24/7 stand‑by rota.

Having experience in Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Treatment or Sewage Pumping Stations and associated process knowledge would be very welcome but it’s not essential. If you have a passion to learn we will support you with the relevant training.

We are looking for people who demonstrate a positive outlook and behaviours, and can work under their own initiative, both unsupervised and within a team environment. We are looking for problem solvers, and people keen to make a positive impact by looking for ways to help us work more efficiently and effectively. You’ll need to have a flexible approach, with the ability to react quickly and efficiently to changes on any given day or over the course of the job role.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

A full UK driving licence would be essential. The successful candidate will be required to achieve the qualification Level 2 – Waste Water Process Operator as part of their continuous development and delivered by our Academy.

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

We also have a competency framework to support your development from “New Starter (foundation)” through to “Skilled”, with the option to progress to “Expert” status.

The role holder is likely to be based at one of our main sewage treatment works depending on home location but could also start from home straight to site working throughout the local geographical area. You will be provided with a vehicle for business use, plus safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day‑to‑day activities.

Any additional technical training required will also be covered.

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