Operational Technician

Severn Trent; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; 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 - enhanced your

Sharesave - discounted Severn Trent £

Dedicated training and development via

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Competency framework from New Starter

Job summary

Severn Trent is hiring an Operational Technician to join the Waste Water Recycling team on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role covers the Lichfield and Tamworth area, with a company van provided and a full UK driving licence required.

You will carry out routine operational and maintenance tasks, take samples, analyse results and support site performance improvements. You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with standby and call-out duties.

Qualifications

• Problem solving and proactive attitude to help improve site performance.
• Ability to work safely and follow health and safety standards at all times.
• Comfort with working alone and as part of a team across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine operational and maintenance activities to keep wastewater works and pumping stations running smoothly.
• Take process samples, analyse results and record performance data.
• Respond to alarms and standby/on-call requirements, and support major capital projects when needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Level 2 - Waste Water Process Operator

Tools

Process sampling equipment

Job description

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 Lichfield and Tamworth 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 across Lichfield and Tamworth, you will be given one of our vans so you can do your job, making having a full UK drivers licence essential, 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 (you will receive an allowance for this!). The successful candidate will be required to achieve the qualification Level 2 - Waste Water Process Operator as part of their continuous development and delivered by our Academy.

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. 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.

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.

HOW WE'LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 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.