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 Water Treatment team have a great opportunity for you to join as our new Maintenance Technician.

The role will consist of reacting to failures and planned activities such as improvement projects and preventative maintenance works across the Water Treatment area of the business covering Finhahm, working on a wide range of installations situated mainly on Severn Trent's water treatment works.

There will also be a need to support the local maintenance teams on a standby rota, one week in every fourteen when required. You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

The role holder will be based at home, however, you will be working in the areas above, so it's important that you're commutable to these. You will have access to a van for work duties only, including starting from home and heading straight to site working throughout the local geographical area. You will be provided with a laptop iphone and safety clothing appropriate to the job. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day to day activities. ​

Any additional technical training required will also be covered and great working hours too (Monday - Thursday 7.30am-3.30pm and Friday 7.30am-3pm). 

 
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To be a success in this role, along with your experience we will be looking for you to have obtained a NVQ level 3 qualification in maintenance or engineering or equivalent. A full UK driving licence will be required for the role. 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 (including, a year off paid for any maternity and adoption leave) 
• 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails. 

And if this has sparked your curiosity, and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.