Network Optimisation Support Technician

Severn Trent Water; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £1,500

Family‑friendly policies including a,

Leading pension scheme – up to 15%

Sharesave – discounted Severn Trent ££

Dedicated training & development with;

Electric vehicle scheme and retail )

Two paid volunteering days per year

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking Network Optimisation Support Technicians based in Derby. You will install and manage pressure monitoring equipment across wastewater assets, support flow monitoring activities and perform field surveys to improve asset data quality.

A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset and a full UK driving licence are essential for this field‑based role. You will work across operational sites, collect and validate asset data, and support investigations to enhance asset

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational, technical or field-based environment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and data handling skills.
• Comfortable learning and using IT systems and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and manage pressure monitoring equipment across wastewater assets.
• Support deployment, maintenance and recovery of temporary flow monitoring equipment.
• Carry out field surveys, inspections and investigations to assess asset performance and identify issues.
• Collect, validate and update asset information to improve data quality across business systems.
• Support Rising Main investigations and follow-on activities to enhance asset understanding.
• Work safely and efficiently across operational sites, adhering to health, safety and company standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

IT systems

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset data systems

Job description

Network Optimisation Support Technicians

Asset Planning (Waste Networks)

This role is based in Raynesway, Derby.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

In this role, you’ll support the team in understanding the performance and condition of the wastewater network through field-based monitoring, asset surveys and network investigations. You’ll take ownership of installing, maintaining and managing pressure monitoring equipment across our wastewater assets, while also supporting temporary flow monitoring activities.

You’ll carry out both proactive and reactive investigations to improve asset understanding, identify operational issues and support the delivery of network optimisation programmes. Alongside this, you’ll complete surveys to enhance the quality of asset data within our systems, support Rising Main investigations and follow‑on activities, and provide clear, timely feedback to help inform operational and investment decision‑making.

Key accountabilities include:

• Install, maintain and manage pressure monitoring equipment across wastewater assets


• Support the deployment, maintenance and recovery of temporary flow monitoring equipment


• Carry out field surveys, inspections and investigations to assess asset performance and identify issues


• Collect, validate and update asset information to improve data quality across business systems


• Support Rising Main investigations and follow‑on activities to enhance asset understanding


• Work safely and efficiently across operational sites, ensuring compliance with health, safety and company standards

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

You’ll have a keen eye for detail and an interest in working with data, with the ability to interpret information and draw simple, practical insights. You may have some experience in an operational, technical or field‑based environment, but most importantly you’ll bring a proactive and curious mindset, with a willingness to learn and develop your understanding of wastewater assets and networks.

You’ll be organised and able to manage your own workload, working both independently and as part of a team. Confident using IT systems such as Microsoft Office and digital tools, you’ll be comfortable recording and handling data accurately. Strong communication skills will help you share findings clearly, support investigations and collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business.

You’ll hold a full UK driving licence.

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 family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)


• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)


• Family‑friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)


• 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


• Two paid volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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