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 Network Control team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Flood Test Operative.

In the this role you will be responsible for the delivery of the potable tank flood testing programme and having a food factory mentality whilst doing so to show care for colleagues, customers, suppliers and the environment by monitoring and maintaining compliance with relevant Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Water Hygiene requirements.

You will have the curiosity to drive continuous improvement and influence a positive culture and to take pride in making sure we complete flood tests to the required standard Highlighting all possible water quality risks to ensure that all potable tanks (DSRs and process tanks) receive the same level of care regardless of their purpose, size or location and to capture accurate and timely assurance data to allow for accurate asset condition grading and investment planning.
 

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Work with the Potable Tank Assurance Specialist and local Treatment Teams to deliver the annual flood testing programme.
   
• Ensure flood testing is carried out safely to minimise risk to colleagues and other personnel on site.
   
• Safeguard the environment whilst carrying out flood tests by ensuring that drainage of water will not cause damage to our assets, customer property or breach of environmental regulation:
   
• Proactively identify gaps or blockers which could delay the programme and find solutions to these problems.

• Seek out innovations, both in terms of new products and new processes, to drive efficiency within the programme and further improve our water quality resilience.
   
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
   
• Co-ordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders and customers. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re seeking our new Flood Test Operative to be comfortable carrying out flood tests of potable tanks as part of the annual inspection programme. 

To be successful, it’s expected that you’ll have knowledge of working on Potable Water tanks, suitable health, safety, environmental and qualifications, hold a Water hygiene blue card and be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling in enclosed area entry duties.

Additional you’ll have an understanding of the water and distribution systems and processes and water quality sampling methods.

As travel is required, you’ll also be required 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 £27,950
   
• 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%)

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• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

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• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’

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• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

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• Family friendly policies

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• 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. 

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.