At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.
Join us to make 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.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Forming part of a dynamic shift team you will be operating at Severn Trent's Water Treatment Works situated in Little Eaton Your duties will include management of raw water sources, through plant processes, onsite sampling, and lab testing. Your role will be to produce drinking water to high quality standards for our customers in the most cost efficient and safe manner.
You will work as part of a close-knit shift team operating a 24/7 365 shift rota incorporating standby. The role will see you working alongside a dedicated maintenance team, process team and local management team using control platforms such as SCADA and PRISM to operate the works. Self-motivation, a keen eye for detail and a willingness to develop are all key attributes which the successful candidate will be able to bring to the role.
As part of the role there will be a requirement to work on an individual basis (lone working) and an ability to dynamically problem solve. Here at Severn Trent, we take pride in knowing we come to work each day and help make a difference to our customers, working together with our colleagues to solve problems as soon as we can.
Some of your key accountabilities will include:
This role comes with a base salary of £30,854.89 You will start on a "days" working pattern, before transitioning over to a shift role which will include nighttime & weekend working. Additional shift allowances are paid once on shift. This will most likely be after a period of 6 months.
The role will require formal training delivered at the Severn Trent Academy (Coventry). This includes a mandatory three‑day residential each month which is expected to take around 18 months. The programme is a Level 2 Water Process Operative Apprenticeship and requires the completion of coursework alongside the role.
The role is provisionally based at our site in Little Eaton and the successful applicant will be required to cover two sites (Little Eaton & Church Wilne) with travel to other sites in the region expected.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in the role, it is expected that you will have…
You will also be expected to have excellent organisation skills and be efficient and capable of completing several tasks at once whilst working well under pressure. You’ll need a positive attitude and to always be searching for ways to improve the way that you and your team works. You should also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.
Here are some of our favourites:
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• 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
• Two paid volunteering days per year
LET’S GO
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.
