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 Waste Water Recycling team have a great opportunity for you to join as our new Electrical Maintenance Technician.
With support and training you’ll become part of a team of experts who are at the front line of enhancing our regions rivers. Day to day you’ll be responsible for making sure our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver this important work. The role will consist of reacting to failures and planned improvement works across the area on a wide range of installations situated mainly on sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment works where you will be carrying out service and replacement of assets (including but not exhaustive) Pump motors, electrical circuitry components such as contactors, overloads, slip ring assemblies, telemetry outstations, variable speed drives and motor control circuits.
There will also be a need to support the local maintenance teams in carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activity on a wide range of electromechanical wastewater assets when required, which may also require some cross boundary working with other areas. You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential as there will be an opportunity to upskill and develop a second skill set.
The role holder is likely to be based at one of our main sewage treatment works dependant on home location but could also start from home straight to site working throughout the local geographical area. You will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing and tools 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.
In this role you’ll help with preventive maintenance working techniques and practices and be able to bring significant experience of working with industrial equipment. You’ll undertake fault diagnostics and have the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
You’ll be expected to know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards. In Severn Trent we use a number of different devices on the job so your experience working with various IT systems will be great.
We also have a maintenance competency framework to support your development from “New Starter (foundation)” through to “Skilled”, with the option to progress to “Expert” status. So, if you care about the environment, are curious about how things work and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are absolutely certain you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.
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 Electrical qualification and also have completed a relevant apprenticeship to help you in the role. A full UK driving licence will be required for the role.
The right skills and experience are important, and if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we’d love to talk to you!
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 involve. 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. 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, which is subject to eligibility)
- 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
- 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurseries, and one-week free childcare
- Dedicated training and development with our Academy
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two paid 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.
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