Wastewater Systems Technician — Shrewsbury, 37h/wk

Severn Trent; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training and development via ourAcadem

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteering days

Career progression framework

Job summary

Severn Trent is hiring an Operational Technician to join our Waste Water Recycling team in Shrewsbury. You’ll help keep sewage treatment works and pumping stations running smoothly, carry out routine operational and maintenance tasks, and support data collection and performance reporting.

You’ll work across Shrewsbury with a full UK driving license, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and participate in standby rotations.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment, sludge treatment or sewage pumping is welcome but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training programs.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine operational and maintenance activities to keep treatment works and pumping stations running smoothly.
• Take process samples, analyse results and record performance data.
• Support first-line asset maintenance and contribute to energy efficiency improvements.
• Participate in standby and call-out rotations as required.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Sewage pumping

Sludge treatment

Education

Level 2 – Waste Water Process Operator

Job description

Severn Trent is hiring an Operational Technician to join our Waste Water Recycling team in Shrewsbury. You’ll help keep sewage treatment works and pumping stations running smoothly, carry out routine operational and maintenance tasks, and support data collection and performance reporting.

You’ll work across Shrewsbury with a full UK driving license, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and participate in standby rotations.