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
Our Bioresources team have an opportunity for you to join as our Bio Solids Compliance Technician on a 12 month basis.
The role involves overseeing the sludge treatment process to ensure the production of high-quality Biosolids compliant with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include maintaining operational consistency, investigating issues affecting product quality and compliance, and implementing effective solutions. Additionally, the role entails delivering communication and marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
- Manage the recycling / disposal of biosolids from sewage treatment works. ST Biosolids are currently 100% recycled to agricultural land which is subject to an ODI requirement and compliance with the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). The Biosolids compliance Technician is responsible for ensuring Biosolids material is of high quality & is produced and recycled in a safe & compliant manner adhering to strict regulatory controls.
- Work closely with other stakeholders to explore & optimise treatment, recycling and disposal options, including project management and the development & fulfillment of business cases.
- Work in liaison with all relevant stakeholders providing technical guidance and support to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and all aspects of assurance schemes including BAS (Biosolids Assurance Scheme) including identify and implementing site specific lead measures to monitor site performance, PTE levels and prevent HACCP / Biosolids assurance scheme breaches.
- Collate data and develop reporting to monitor, communicate and ensure compliance with key measures and ensure legislative & assurance scheme compliance.
- Lead in organising and delivering PTE / HACCP/ Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS) incident response meetings ensuring the right stakeholders are involved, identify root cause analysis and monitor implementation of next steps to prevent further failures.
- Support the delivery of projects relating to biosolids operations and strategy.
- Ownership of the full end to end report development process to be able to design, build and test outputs from key software tools e.g GISST, BI, Tableau, Microsoft, etc to support Strategy/Operational requirements.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
To be successful, it’s expected you should have experience in organizing and managing multiple projects, effective communication, IT skills (MS Office), and customer interaction.
Preferred qualifications include contractor management, regulatory experience, knowledge of Biosolids Assurance Scheme and sludge regulations, engagement with senior leadership and stakeholders, project management, understanding of sewage treatment processes and capital funding, proficiency in reporting and mapping technologies, and experience in continuous improvement. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to team success.
As travel for this role is required, you’ll need to hold a full UK driving licence.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.
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:
- Salary paying up to £40,000
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 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’.
- Family friendly policies.
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.
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