At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
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Our Network Control team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Flood Test and Clean Technician
You'll be based at our Raynesway depot in Derbyshire where you will travel to our local reservoirs.
With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 40 hours a week, working across a range of locations.
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:
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.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE 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:
WHATS NEXT?
We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
Water is wonderful. Without it we’d be lost. With it, everything’s possible. For every toothbrush, for every loo flushed. For the hot showers, the cool drinks, the cups of tea. But it’s not just at the heart of our homes. It’s at the heart of everything; our schools, our businesses, our hospitals. Saving lives, helping communities thrive.
We’re Severn Trent, a diverse and amazing group of people who want to keep it that way. We bring you clean water and we take it away safely too. But it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: not just talking, but going over and above. Stepping up and rolling our sleeves up.
It’s because we care. Not only about our water but our corner of the country. And we care for our amazing people who make all this possible. Don’t just take our word for it; we’re a Glassdoor Top 50 Company – one of the best employers in the UK right now.
At Severn Trent, we do more, because we care.
