Technician

Severn Trent Plc; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay framework up to £42,031.49

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Pension scheme with employer match

Sharesave programme

Training & development (Academy)

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a skilled Fleet Technician at Staverton, Gloucester, to maintain and repair a diverse fleet. The role offers a 37-hour week (7:30am–3:30pm), with optional overtime and a focus on safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a UK manual driving licence and a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (City & Guilds or NVQ). HGV experience is preferred and driving is central to the role.

Qualifications

• UK manual driving licence is required.
• Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (City & Guilds or NVQ).
• Experience with fleet maintenance and repairs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs across a range of vehicles and plant following standards.
• Respond to unplanned maintenance and emergency call-outs as needed.
• Prepare vehicles for annual testing and keep records in fleet management system.

Skills

HGV experience

UK manual driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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Think Severn Trent is just about water? Think again. Our Transport team keeps over 3,000 vehicles on the road — from tankers and vans to company cars — making sure our people and resources get where they need to be, safely and efficiently.

But we’re not just maintaining a fleet — we’re helping build a better future. We’re committed to 100% electric vehicles by 2030, cutting carbon emissions, and using 100% renewable energy. It’s all part of our mission to protect the environment and support the communities we serve.

As a fleet technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping essential services running —whilst making a real difference both under the bonnet and in your community. We’d love to hear from you.

Hear directly from our team about why they think Severn Trent’s Transport team is a great place to work and build your career: https://www.severntrent.com/careers/transport/

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We’re looking for a skilled Fleet Technician with HGV experience to join our team at Staverton in Gloucester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and thrives on keeping vehicles in top condition. Plus, you’ll get a great work-life balance, as you’ll work a 37-hour week (between 7:30am and 3:30pm), Monday to Friday. Overtime is available but completely optional — and of course, we’ll reward you for any extra hours. What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs across a wide range of vehicles and plant, following Severn Trent and manufacturer standards
• Responding to unplanned maintenance and emergency call-outs
• Preparing vehicles for annual testing and keeping accurate records in our fleet management system

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• A full UK manual driving licence — driving is a key part of the role
• A recognised apprenticeship or a Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

At Severn Trent, we don’t just offer a job — we offer a career. You’ll benefit from flexibility, ongoing training, and support to gain further qualifications that help you grow your skills and progress.

We’re looking for more than just technical ability. If you’re positive, proactive, and care about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job, you can build a career . 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:

• Pay framework in place from Entry level to Experienced to Expert, up to £42,031.49
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year in a specific time window)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• 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 paid volunteering days per year