Operational Technician

Severn Trent; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteer days

Competency framework advancement

Job summary

Severn Trent is hiring an Operational Technician on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract for the Waste Water Recycling team in the Hinckley area. You will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with standby and call‑out duties as required.

You’ll operate vans, wear safety gear, and support energy efficiency and site performance improvements. The role requires hands‑on operation and maintenance, sample collection, and data logging to help safeguard service delivery and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Treatment or Sewage Pumping Stations is welcome but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and training sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine operational and maintenance activities across the Hinckley area.
• Take process samples, analyse results and record performance data.
• Support first-line asset maintenance and commissioning activities.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Sludge treatment

Sewage pumping stations

Job description

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

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drunk, each toilet flushed is only possible because of the 10,000 brilliant colleagues working across our patch.

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

Are you looking to start your career in the water industry? We are hiring for an Operational Technician to join our Waste Water Recycling team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract! You’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping sewage treatment works and pumping stations running smoothly, carrying out routine operational and maintenance activities across the Hinckley area. From taking process samples and analysing results to recording performance data and supporting first‑line asset maintenance, your work will help keep everything flowing as it should. You’ll also get involved in improving energy efficiency and optimising site performance—making a real difference for both the business and the environment. Safety is a top priority, so you’ll work in line with health and safety standards at all times. The role involves planning and delivering daily tasks through a balance of proactive frontline operational activities and reactive responses, including attending alarms and emergency situations. Additionally, the role includes collaborating with wider teams on major capital investment projects, including supporting commissioning and delivery. You’ll be based in the Hinckley area and you will be given one of our vans so you can do your job, plus safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job. The role will involve some lone working so being self‑motivated is key! This being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, working Monday to Friday, additionally the role includes participating in a standby and call‑out rota, responding when needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Having experience in Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Treatment or Sewage Pumping Stations and associated process knowledge would be very welcome but it’s not essential. If you a passion to learn we will support you with the relevant training! We are looking for people who demonstrate a positive outlook and behaviours, and can work under their own initiative, both unsupervised and within a team environment. We are looking for problem solvers, and people keen to make a positive impact by looking for ways to help us work more efficiently and effectively. You’ll need to have a flexible approach, with the ability to react quickly and efficiently to changes on any given day or over the course of the job role. If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you! Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How We’ll Reward And Care For You

• 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
• We also have a competency framework to support your development from "New Starter (foundation)" through to "Skilled", with the option to progress to "Expert" status.

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.