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 business 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 the 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
As a Technical Operator, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, predominantly operating at Little Eaton. Your role will be to produce drinking water to high quality standards for our customers, in the most cost efficient and safe manner. You will work alongside a dedicated maintenance team, process team and Team Manager using control platforms such as SCADA and PRISM to operate the work.
This opportunity is a 12 Month Secondment, for the first 6 months you will be trained whilst working on a daily shift pattern before transitioning to an alternative shift pattern which could include nights & weekends.
Sound like you? Then read on.
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
As a Technical Operator, you’ll be following water treatment processes and have a commitment to health and safety. Whilst you will be working as part of a team of 6 shift operators, you will be using various IT systems including MS packages, SCADA & PRISM to monitor and control the water treatment processes. As well as maintaining equipment you will be carrying out water quality analysis to ensure high standards are met.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Having an excellent organisation skills and be efficient with the capability of completing a number of tasks at once whilst working well under pressure would be advantageous. We are looking for a candidate who can work unsupervised and within a team framework to meet deadlines and good communication skills. Having the ability to analyse information to spot potential problems would be beneficial and working shifts would be desirable. A full UK driving licence will be required for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to achieve the qualification Level 2 – Water Treatment Process Operator as part of their continuous development and delivered by our Academy.
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 who are 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 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:
- A base salary of £30,845 (as of April 1st 2024) + shift allowances of up to £15,000 per annum
- Annual bonus scheme (of 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%)
- 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 volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.
And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.
Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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