Operational Technician

SEVERN TRENT; Shrewsbury; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme – generous employer/ret

Sharesave program

Academy training and development

EV scheme and retail offers

Volunteering days

Career progression framework

Descrizione del lavoro

Severn Trent Plc is seeking an Operational Technician to join the Waste Water Recycling team in the Shrewsbury area. You’ll perform hands-on maintenance and operate treatment works and pumping stations, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will carry out routine sampling, data recording, and support asset maintenance. A clear path to Level 2 Waste Water Process Operator exists through our Academy, with 37 hours a week and a standby rota.

Competenze

• Experience in Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Treatment or Sewage Pumping Stations is welcome but not essential.
• Willingness to learn; training provided through our Academy.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment works and pumping stations.
• Take process samples, analyse results and record performance data.
• Support first‑line asset maintenance and sites’ performance improvements.
• Assist in improving energy efficiency and overall site performance.

Conoscenze

Wastewater experience

Process monitoring

Safety awareness

Formazione

Level 2 – Waste Water Process Operator

Descrizione del lavoro

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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!

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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, 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.

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

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.

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