Remedials Supervisor

SevernTrentLife; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in East Midlands seeks a dedicated leader for its Potable Tanks Team. This role involves leading the remediation of potable water structures, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, knowledge of water hygiene, and IT literacy. The position provides robust career development opportunities along with competitive perks including 25 days holiday and an annual bonus scheme, contributing to a meaningful legacy in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (£1,500 based on performance)

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Qualified in health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Knowledge of potable water tanks and water-tightening materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the remediation of potable water structures.
• Deliver annual potable tank inspection programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Drive efficiency and resilience in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards

IT literate (MS Office, mobile applications)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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. You’ll play a key part in being responsible for leading and coordinating resources for the remediation of potable water structures, including pre-site inspections to ensure safety, accessibility, and logistics.

Deliver flood testing and cleaning programs while maintaining compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Water Hygiene standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, champion water quality, and drive continuous improvement. Ensure remedial work meets required standards, capture accurate data for asset grading, and provide consistent care for all potable tanks regardless of size or location.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Deliver annual potable tank inspection programme in collaboration with Assurance Specialists and Treatment Teams, ensuring adherence to SLA requirements.
• Lead remediation activities, including scope analysis, resource planning, and material ordering, while managing site works under CDM regulations with all permits in place.
• Maintain environmental and safety compliance, ensuring proper material handling, disposal, and reporting of any health and safety concerns.
• Drive efficiency and resilience by identifying blockers, implementing solutions, seeking innovations in products and processes, and engaging stakeholders effectively.

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

WHATS NEXT?

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.