Field Process Scientist

Severn Trent; Holt End; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Field Process Scientist to support sewage treatment operations in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. This regional role involves travel to various sites, analyzing data, implementing solutions, and enhancing communication between technical and operational staff. The position offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including training and a favorable pension scheme. Join us to contribute positively to environmental goals and community well-being in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Sharesave scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Knowledge of sewage and sludge treatment processes is desirable.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team collaboration is needed.
• Strong communication skills to simplify complex scientific concepts.

Responsibilities

• Travel to support operational teams and analyze performance data.
• Use data to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Translate performance data for operational teams.
• Support capital projects with technical advice.
• Participate in compliance-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Stakeholder influence

Effective collaboration

Excellent communication

Job description

Field Process Scientist – Overview

We are recruiting for a Field Process Scientist. This regional role is based in Worcester with travel required within Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to support Sewage Treatment Works across the area. The compensation package includes a base salary of £37,314, a car allowance of £48,000 per annum, an annual bonus of up to £2,250, 28 days leave plus 8 bank holidays, progressive pay increases and a comprehensive benefits programme. You will work out and about, helping operational teams to better understand, improve and troubleshoot sewage treatment processes, making a direct impact on river water quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to different sites across the region to support operational teams and analyse site performance data.
• Use a data‑driven approach to identify issues, investigate root causes of sample limit breaches and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Translate performance data into actionable insights for operational teams and the wider business, acting as a bridge between technical and operational staff.
• Support capital projects, contributing to commissioning plans, signing off documentation and providing technical advice during project delivery (5‑10% of time).
• Play a key part in compliance‑improvement initiatives and share learnings across the wider team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of sewage and sludge treatment processes is desirable but not essential; a strong problem‑solving mindset and stakeholder influence skills are paramount.
• Experience in effective problem solving and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex scientific principles clearly and concisely.
• A proactive, positive, team‑player attitude with a caring approach to work.
• A scientific, operational or waste‑process background is advantageous but an active, driven approach to learning and development is critical for success.

Benefits

• Salary: £37,314
• Car allowance
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• 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 through our ‘Academy’
• Family‑friendly policies

About Severn Trent

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, believing that diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our communities. Severn Trent is ranked in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and is a Top‑50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.