Operational Technician

Severn Trent Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking an Operational Technician to join their Bioresources team in Nottinghamshire. This role involves operating and maintaining equipment at sludge treatment sites, ensuring compliance and environmental protection. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of waste recycling processes and strong IT skills, with opportunities for career development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500)

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of waste recycling treatment processes.
• Experience dealing with customers.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain equipment at sludge treatment sites.
• Undertake onsite process sampling and laboratory analysis.
• Analyse and optimise sludge routes for performance improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of waste recycling treatment processes

Strong IT skills

Job description

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Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 9,000 brilliant team members working across our patch.

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

Our Bioresources team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Operational Technician.

This role covers the Nottinghamsire region. Candidates who live Chesterfield, Mansfield, Alfreton and Worksop Areas would also be ideal.

In your new role, you’ll be responsible for safely operating and maintaining a diverse range of equipment at one or more of our sludge dewatering & anaerobic digestion sites. You’ll be carrying out tasks that involve physical interaction with sludge treatment processes, to ensure the plant is maintained at optimum to meet our cake compliance and generation matrix, whilst also protecting the environment.

In the role, you will be home based working at sites within the Nottinghamshire area.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake standby duties on a rota basis for Bio Assets within the Nottinghamshire area

Some Of Your Other Key Accountabilities Will Include

• Undertaking onsite process sampling and laboratory analysis, making process alterations as necessary.
• Analysing and optimising the sludge route to drive performance improvements throughout the whole process.
• Processing data capture and involvement in the day to day first line maintenance of all assets (RCM).
• Getting involved with the site energy efficiency and optimization plan to further benefit the business and environment.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

To be successful, you’ll ideally have good knowledge of waste recycling treatment processes and procedures and hold experience dealing with customers and you’ll have strong IT skills.

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

• 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 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 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.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at [e-mail].

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