Operational Technician - Leicestershire

SevernTrentLife; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking an Operational Technician to operate equipment at sewage treatment works. The role requires a UK driving licence and experience in a mechanical/electrical environment. Offering competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, an annual bonus, and dedicated training. Join this proactive team and make a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical or electrical environment preferred.
• Understanding of chemical processes beneficial.
• Positive attitude and caring character important.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment at sewage treatment works.
• Perform planned maintenance and repair work.
• Contribute to a proactive team in delivering projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

UK driving licence

Technical skills bootcamp or Level 2 Water Process Operator apprenticeship

Job description

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 6,500 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.

Are you looking for a new career and love to solve problems? We have an exciting new opportunity as an Operational Technician!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role, covering the Central region (Warwickshire, Leicester and West Midlands), will safely operate diverse range of equipment at Sewage Treatment works/Sewage Pumping Stations as anOperational Technician.

Being part of new, proactive team we are looking for an operative with drive and determination that would like to develop their and assist with a skilled team of maintainers in delivery of small installation and refurbishment projects throughout the region. Ideal candidates will be curious, with problem solving skills and the drive and determination to deliver small projects and learn new skills.The role will consist of the operational duties associated with carrying out planned, proactive and repair work on a wide range of assets.

In this role you will be working to ensure our sites and assets are operated effectively, efficiently and safely, through complying with and contributing to statutory, company & treatment works policies and procedures.

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!

The role holder is likely to be based at one of our main sewage treatment works dependant on home location but could also start from home straight to site working throughout the local geographical area. You will be provided with avehicle for business use, plus safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working ona variety of equipment and assets, whereyou will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day to dayactivities. Any additional technical training required will also be covered.

The role has great core working hours Monday to Friday, and the successful candidate will also participate in a 24/7 stand-by rota.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Having experience inWorking in a mechanical / electrical environment would be advantageous and working with chemical processes would be beneficial.

A full valid UK driving licence would be required for the role.

Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be required to complete and achieve either; a technical skills bootcamp or Level 2 Water Process Operator apprenticeship, which are delivered internally by our Academy.

The right skills and experience are important, but if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we’d love 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 Severn 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, which is subject to eligibility)
• 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 paid 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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