Apprentice Technical Operator

Severn Trent; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an Apprentice Technical Operator to join their team. This role offers a blend of personal and professional development, with responsibilities that include treating water to required standards and maintaining safety practices. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 qualifications and a passion for contributing to essential services. This apprenticeship involves working across various teams, providing diverse experiences and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Retail offers

Two paid volunteering days

Annual salary increase

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to travel freely in various weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine operational tasks on treatment works.
• Treat water to a wholesome standard and elevate concerns.
• Perform first-line maintenance and water sampling.
• Disinfect plant and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Ability to adapt

Curiosity to learn

Education

Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC, NVQ/SVQ)

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine daily operational tasks on treatment works, including treatment processes, security, safety, and housekeeping.
• Treat water to a wholesome standard and elevate concerns.
• Perform first‑line maintenance and water sampling.
• Apply safe working practices and report hazards.
• Disinfect plant, assets, tools, and equipment to maintain a clean environment for water production.

What We Are Looking For

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. If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our apprentices every day, you'll be a great match for our programme.

• 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.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.

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.

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: For this Apprenticeship Programme (Level 4 Foundation Degree) we require all candidates to have Level 3 qualifications (A‑Levels, BTEC National, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, Level 3 advanced apprenticeship).

Driving Requirements: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role. Some of our sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport; it is your responsibility to ensure you can arrive safely at work each day.

Hours: 37/40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, across a 7 am – 3.30 pm / 7 am – 3 pm / 8 am – 4 pm working pattern.

Benefits

• 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
• Retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Annual salary increase whilst on programme and additional increase when moving into your first job.