Remedial Technician

Severn Trent Water; Shelton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave program

Academy training and development

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Severn Trent Water in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive leader to join the Potable Tanks Team in Shelton, delivering the potable tank remediation programme with a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental compliance.

You will collaborate with Assurance Specialists and Treatment Teams, perform remedial repairs under CDM regulations, engage stakeholders, and ensure materials handling and disposal minimise environmental impact while safeguarding colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset.
• Qualified in health, safety and environmental standards, and water hygiene.
• IT literate with MS Office and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver potable tank remedial programme in collaboration with Assurance Specialists and Treatment Teams, ensuring compliance with SLA requirements.
• Perform and manage remedial repairs safely, following CDM regulations and environmental standards, with all permits in place.
• Identify and resolve blockers, seek innovative solutions to improve efficiency and water quality resilience, and maintain strict health and safety practices.
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring proper material handling, disposal, and minimal environmental impact during operations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Health & safety knowledge

Water hygiene

Tools

MS Office

Mobile apps

Job description

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Salary (£): Up to £39,000 (depending on experience)

We’re dedicated to protecting the environment and enhancing the communities we serve. Our mission goes beyond delivering one of life’s essentials; we’re committed to sustainability and making a positive difference across our region. Join us to be part of something meaningful and lasting that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want to talk to you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our Potable Tanks Team at Shelton. You’ll be responsible for delivering the potable tank remediation programme with a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Ensuring all remedial works meet required standards, addressing water quality risks and maintaining consistent care for all tanks regardless of size or location.

Committed to continuous improvement and fostering a positive culture, while capturing accurate assurance data for asset grading and future investment planning. Demonstrates a proactive approach to safeguarding colleagues, customers, and the environment throughout all operations.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Deliver potable tank remedial programme in collaboration with Assurance Specialists and Treatment Teams, ensuring compliance with SLA requirements.
• Perform and manage remedial repairs safely, following CDM regulations and environmental standards, with all permits in place.
• Identify and resolve blockers, seek innovative solutions to improve efficiency and water quality resilience, and maintain strict health and safety practices.
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring proper material handling, disposal, and minimal environmental impact during operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset. Qualified in health, safety, environmental standards, and water hygiene, with knowledge of potable water tanks and water-tightening materials. IT literate, able to use mobile applications and MS Office, Holds a full UK driving licence. 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.

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?

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE 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:

• 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 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’
• Family friendly policies