Infrastructure Services Operative

Severn Trent Plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

Overtime available

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme (double contribution)

Sharesave programme

Academy training

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is recruiting an Infrastructure Services Operative (Ganger) to join our team covering the Reading/Berkshire area. You will be part of a two-man crew installing and maintaining water pipes to high quality and safety standards, travelling daily across your allocated region.

No formal qualifications are required, though knowledge of Health and Safety and risk assessments is helpful. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required for this role, but knowledge of Health and Safety and risk assessments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain water pipes and fittings as per work order and safety standards.
• Work as part of a two-man team to complete tasks to quality and productivity standards.
• Travel daily across the allocated region; start work from home where applicable.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report faults to the line manager.
• Provide high level of customer service and feedback on work performed.
• Support 24-hour standby rota to maintain service provision to customers.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Job description

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Infrastructure Services Operative

Hello, we're Severn Trent Services a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD.

Our purpose is taking care of life's essentials, but we're also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

We're currently recruiting for an Infrastructure Services Operative (Ganger) to join our team, covering the Reading /Berkshire area.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we'd love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As aInfrastructure Services Operative, you will be installing and maintaining water pipes and the associated fittings on our customer’s sites. You will be a part of a two-man team and complete the work up to the highest quality and health and safety standards.

In this role you will be able to start work from home and travel across your allocated region on a daily basis.

Some of your key accountabilities will be:

• Install / repair and maintain water pipes and associated fittings as per Work Order instruction / job pack meeting relevant quality and productivity standards.
  
• Maintain level of professional expertise to ensure ability is held to install/repair/maintain a wide range of makes, types and complexities of water mains, services and associated equipment.
  
• To maintain a tidy vehicle both internally and externally and report any faults to relevant line manager.
  
• Exercise judgments on materials used to ensure the appropriate and safe repair is balanced with the requirement to maximize cost effectiveness. Provide full feedback on work undertaken to Head Office daily.
  
• Provide high level of customer service to maintain customer expectations of quality service provision.
  
• Participate in '24 hour reactive standby rotato assist company in maintaining service provision to its customers.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Whilst there are no formal qualifications required for this role, we're looking for people who are keen to learn about water mains servicing, water fitting installation and repair. It would be helpful if you had some knowledge of Health and Safety and risk assessments.

However, as the role requires daily travel, a full UK driving licence is an absolute necessity.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.Is that you?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. 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's perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent Services family:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance)
• Opportunity for overtime
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• 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 volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can't wait to hear from you.

Ps. we'll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.