Technical Operator - Water Treatment (Shifts)

Severn Trent Water

Worcester

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training & Academy

EV scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Technical Operator for the Strensham site in Worcestershire to manage raw water sources through plant processes, onsite sampling and lab testing, delivering high-quality drinking water in a cost‑efficient and safe manner.

You will participate in a rotating 24/7/365 shift pattern with annualized hours, and receive shift allowances; standby rota may be required, working with a maintenance and process team using SCADA/PRISM systems.

Qualifications

Water treatment knowledge/experience.
Experience operating distribution systems.
Shift work experience.
Commitment to Health and Safety.
Process experience if not in Water Treatment.
Experience of writing and following systems of work.
HMI/SCADA systems and ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

Own site performance, including power efficiency, water quality, chemical optimisation, and asset availability.
Monitor complex treatment processes using a purpose-built SCADA system.
Optimise treatment processes to match customer demands, water quality changes and communicate and escal.
Ensure chemical stocks are proactively managed to ensure adequate supplies are stored onsite to meet production needs.
Proactively review water quality trends and asset performance and take action to prevent failure.
Complete on-site testing to provide assurance of the treatment process.