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 new Operational Technician.

In your new role, you’ll be responsible for safely operating and maintaining a diverse range of equipment at one or more of our sludge dewatering & anaerobic digestion sites.

You’ll be carrying out tasks that involve physical interaction with sludge treatment processes, to ensure the plant is maintained at optimum to meet our cake compliance and generation matrix, whilst also protecting the environment.

In the role, you will be site-based working at out of our Derby location.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake standby duties on a rota basis for Bio Assets at Derby STW.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Undertaking onsite process sampling and laboratory analysis, making process alterations as necessary.
   
• Analysing and optimising the sludge route to drive performance improvements throughout the whole process.

• Processing data capture and involvement in the day to day first line maintenance of all assets (RCM).

• Getting involved with the site energy efficiency and optimization plan to further benefit the business and environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To be successful, you’ll ideally have good knowledge of waste recycling treatment processes and procedures and hold experience dealing with customers and you’ll have strong IT skills.

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:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

• 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.