HGV City Flex

Severn Trent Water; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental service provider as an HGV City Flex Operative in Birmingham. This role involves inspecting and maintaining the waste network, ensuring excellent service delivery while working in teams. With competitive benefits and a commitment to environmental impact, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Salary from £25,000 plus weekend and shift allowances

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Training through our ‘Academy’

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and quality work.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conducting CCTV surveys of drainage systems.
• Liaising with other departments for operations.
• Operating vehicle in compliance with transport laws.

Skills

Problem Solving

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Class 2 or Class 1 driving license

Job description

HGV City Flex

Do you care about the environment and enjoy being outdoors? Do you enjoy problem solving and going above and beyond to offer the best quality service every time? Do you have a passion for speaking to people? If the answer to these questions is “yes, absolutely!” then this is the role for you!

Everything You Need to Know

We have a new opportunity to join Severn Trent’s Waste Customer Networks team covering the Central Birmingham region. This team is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, improvements, and repair of our waste network.

The HGV City Flex Operative role involves working in a two-person team. You’ll be responsible for resolving various issues and providing excellent service to our customers. You’ll work within communities, addressing issues such as blocked sewers, using vacuum, jetting, and blockage clearing equipment. The role operates on a shift pattern, including weekends and evenings, on a rotating schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out CCTV surveys of drainage systems to maintain, diagnose, and determine solutions.
• Liaising with other departments including control, operations, and maintenance.
• Working within confined spaces and at heights.
• Operating your vehicle in compliance with road transport laws and company policies.
• Maintaining vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Class 2 or Class 1 driving license.
• A passion for quality, right-first-time work, with attention to detail.
• Self-motivation, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability and desire to build strong customer relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving interest.

Our Values and Inclusion

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity, believing it enriches our service and community engagement.

What’s in It for You

Working at Severn Trent offers career development, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a positive environmental impact. Perks include:

• Salary from £25,000 plus weekend and shift allowances.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with options to buy/sell days.
• Annual bonus up to £1,500.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Training through our ‘Academy’.
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail discounts.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Two volunteering days per year.

Next Steps

We look forward to hearing from you! Please update your CV and have about five minutes to apply. For questions or more information, contact our recruiters at [e-mail]. For more insights, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. We’ll notify you of the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your email and phone!