Pollution Response Technician

Severn Trent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £33k

Rotating shift allowance £462.45/mo

Holiday entitlement

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Academy training

EV scheme

Family policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent is recruiting for its Pollution Response Team (PRT) in Network Control, based at Coleshill. You will work in a 24/7/365 rotating shift pattern from a central base covering the Severn Trent region.

Key duties include responding to pollution events, setting up traffic management, deploying generators, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A clean driving licence is essential, with additional HGV C Class experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Clean, valid driving licence.
• HGV C class licence is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Respond to pollution events and mitigate effectively using specialist tools and equipment.
• Maintain operational readiness and respond within SLAs, documenting evidence and providing updates.
• Set up traffic management, raise notices and permits electronically.
• Deploy generators to maintain power.
• Perform on-site operational activities, vehicle checks, and liaise with departments.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Hello, we’re Severn Trent, officially one of the UK’s Top 50 places to work. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to do right for our customers, communities, and the environment.

If you’re ready to elevate your career with a company recognised for its excellence and employee satisfaction, then this could be the opportunity for you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Severn Trent’s new Pollution Response Team (PRT) in Network Control, our environmental emergency service. The PRT swiftly responds to Waste and Water events to prevent and mitigate pollution, using specialist vehicles and equipment. Our highly trained technicians aim to minimise environmental impact and support field teams, providing a reliable 24/7 service.

You will work within a 24/7/365 rotating shift pattern from a central base location in Coleshill, covering the Severn Trent region.

Shift Hours Are As Follows

4 on / 4 off 0530 - 1630 / 1330 - 00:30 / 2130 - 0830

Key Accountabilities

• Respond to pollution events and mitigate effectively using specialist tools and equipment.
• Maintain operational readiness and respond within agreed SLAs, documenting evidence and providing updates.
• Set up traffic management, raise notices and permits electronically,
• Deploying generators to maintain power.
• Execute on-site operational activities, perform vehicle checks, liaise with departments, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supporting with capturing pollution impact information including photographs and samples.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

To be successful in this role you must hold a clean valid driving license

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.

Desirable

• Significant experience/training in a similar utility-based industry.
• Knowledge of the waste management network.
• Experience in equipment maintenance/mechanical-based work.
• Some knowledge/experience with working in the highway and related safe codes of practice.
• HGV C Class licence is desirable but not mandatory.

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.

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

• Salary up to £33k dependent upon skills, qualifications, and experience + Rotating shift allowance of £462.45 a month plus weekend working.
• Generous holiday entitlement (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