Non Infra Senior Technician

Severn Trent Plc; England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £2,250 per year

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer

Academy training

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Senior Technician to join a new team in the Waste Water Recycling department, covering the South region (Evesham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean & Worcester). You’ll help manage day-to-day operations of water treatment and distribution sites, supporting safety, quality, continuity of supply, and cost control.

The role includes 24/7 standby on a regional rota. Travel to sites and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in operations or maintenance.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety policies and practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a field-based role.
• Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation and maintenance of wholesale assets through allocated resources (people, capital assets, IT and finance).
• Ensure operation and maintenance of water supply treatment processes complies with regulatory and company requirements.
• Apply standardised H&S and quality practices and promote company principles.
• Support cost-saving, optimisation and improvement activities across the team.
• Assist with budget monitoring and preparations for the team.
• Support capital project work and liaise with Asset Creation with technical input.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health & Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence

Job description

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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

We are looking for a Senior Technician to work within a brand new team in our Waste Water Recycling department covering the South region (Evesham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean & Worcester). You will support the team manager in managing the day-to-day operation of our water treatment and distribution sites. The role is pivotal in assisting the team to meet tough local and function wide targets around maintenance, quality, continuous supply, safety and cost control. In your role you will have the opportunity to work with the maintenance and operational team embracing curiosity and learn new skills outside of your ‘day job’.

The role will include being part of a regional standby rota which operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

Sound like you? Then read on…

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Enable the team to manage the day to day operation and maintenance of wholesale assets through allocated resources (people, capital assets, IT and finance).
• Ensure that the operation and maintenance of water supply treatment processes deliver full compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
• Ensure consistent use and application of standardised practices and procedures for the management of H&S risk and quality problems, with full adherence to and promotion of the Company principles.
• Support local operator and maintenance teams in the development of cost saving, optimisation and improvement activities.
• Assist the team manager with Budget monitoring and preparations.
• Support the team manager in interpretation of relevant Health & Safety policies, assessing the impact of implementation and developing implementation plans.
• Assist the team with capital project work and liaising with Asset Creation with technical support through meetings or onsite support.

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works and will be provided with avehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job.

So, if you care about the environment, are curious about how things work and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are absolutely certain you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

It would be advantageous to have experience in water treatment and supply as well as maintenance, electrical or instrumentation work in this area, however we encourageapplications if you have not done this before.Travel to sites will be essential for this role and therefore a full UK driving licence will be required.

We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, enthusiasm to get involved, enjoys learning new works and likes to see things through from start to finish.A strong understanding and experience of H&S management including managing contractors and suppliers would be beneficial and allow you to hit the ground running.In addition, having supervisory or management experience and exhibit relevant leadership behaviours would be desirable.

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, and 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:

• Annual bonus scheme (of 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%)
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year