Van Pack Operative

Severn Trent Water; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water company as a Van Pack Operative in Staffordshire. This role involves maintaining the waste network, resolving customer issues, and working in various environments. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Salary from £25,000 plus allowances

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Training through Academy

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and maintaining the waste network.
• Carrying out CCTV surveys of drainage systems.
• Operating vehicles in compliance with legislation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Relationship

Self-Motivation

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

C1 Driving License

Job description

Van Pack Operative

Do you care about the environment and enjoy being outdoors? Do you enjoy problem solving and going above and beyond to offer the best quality service every time? Do you have a passion for speaking to people? If the answer to these questions is “yes, absolutely!” then this is the role for you!

Everything You Need to Know

We have a new opportunity to join Severn Trent’s Waste Customer Networks team covering our Staffordshire region! This team is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, improvements, and repair of our waste network.

The VanPack Operative role involves resolving issues and providing excellent service to our customers. You’ll work within communities, addressing issues like blocked sewers using vacuum, jetting, and blockage clearing equipment. The role involves shift work, including weekends and evenings, on a rotating schedule, with on-call/standby duties.

Additional Responsibilities

• Carrying out CCTV surveys of drainage systems to diagnose and determine solutions.
• Liaising with departments like control, operations, and maintenance.
• Working in confined spaces and at heights.
• Operating your vehicle in compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Maintaining vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Holding a C1 driving license is necessary.
• A commitment to quality and attention to detail, ensuring issues are properly diagnosed and fixed.
• Self-motivation, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability and desire to build strong customer relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving interest.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity, believing it helps us serve our communities better.

What’s In It for You

Working at Severn Trent offers career development, rewards, and training. Our benefits include:

• Salary from £25,000 plus weekend and shift allowances
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus up to £1,500
• Enhanced pension scheme (company contributes up to 15%)
• Sharesave scheme at a discounted rate
• Training through our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

Next Steps

We look forward to hearing from you. Please have an updated CV ready. For questions, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]. To learn more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. We will inform you of your application outcome after the closing date.