Technical Operator

Severn Trent Water; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing top-notch water services across the UK. This role in the Water Treatment department offers the chance to contribute to a vital service while continuously improving your skills. With a strong focus on safety and environmental responsibility, you will be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and encourages innovation. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including generous holiday, a leading pension scheme, and opportunities for personal development. If you care about making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/electrical environments is advantageous.
• Full valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Operate groundwater treatment works and distribution service reservoirs.
• Maintain site standards and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Participate in out-of-hours standby rota.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Chemical processes knowledge

Health and safety compliance

Education

Level 2 – Water Process Operator qualification

Job description

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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 businesses 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 communities where they live.

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

Working within our forward-thinking Water Treatment department, it’s a great opportunity to be part of a large operational team, striving for goal zero from a safety perspective, and continuously improving site standards. In your role, you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and learn new skills outside of your ‘day job’.

We are encouraged to find new ways of working, supporting us and our colleagues in fixing things for customers before they go wrong. You will be willing to learn new things and embrace the challenges you may face along the way.

Any additional technical training required will also be covered, and the working hours are great too (Monday - Thursday 7.30am-3.30pm and Friday 7.30am-3pm).

Some of your other key responsibilities will include:

1. Operate groundwater treatment works (WTW), distribution service reservoirs (DSR), and distribution booster stations (DBS) associated assets.
2. Maintain & improve site standards and identify health and safety improvements.
3. Operate the assets under your control to ensure that all quality and quantity limits are met.
4. Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.
5. Ensure the health & safety of yourself, colleagues, visitors, and members of the public is maintained at all times.
6. Ensure sites are operated at a minimum cost in an energy-efficient way.
7. Comply with statutory, company policies, and procedures.
8. Operate the assets under your control to ensure that there is no adverse impact on the environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Having experience working in a mechanical / electrical environment would be advantageous, and experience with chemical processes would be beneficial. A full valid UK driving licence is required for the role. The successful candidate will be required to achieve the Level 2 – Water Process Operator qualification as part of their continuous development, delivered by our Academy.

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 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 recognize 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.

Here are some of our favorite 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 (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%)
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, please have 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.

If you’re curious and want to find out more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.