Data Engineering Technician

We are seeking a Data Engineering Technician to join our Asset Intelligence & Innovation team at STC, Coventry.

Do you have experience working with Asset Information records, and the ability to extract and analysis data from Asset Registers? Do you have good GIS technical skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to interpret and deliver Asset Information outputs?

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

The purpose of the Data Engineering Technician is to publish our Asset Information records in an accessible format that meets the needs of the Business. You’ll work alongside our colleagues in Technology to manage our data load programme to ensure our Asset Information records are updated regularly in our core systems.

You’ll empower the use of self-service platforms to access our Asset Information records, provide bespoke GIS analysis tailored to each specific business needs.

Having GIS analytical skills is key for this role, you'll need to be an excellent communicator to work with stakeholders to define their requirements and deliver data in a format that provides the right insight for important decision making.

You will be communicating with stakeholders on multiple levels, assessing and prioritising work based upon business value. Furthermore, you will form close relationships with the wider Asset Intelligence Teams to provide regular reporting on the availability, quality and usability of our Asset Information records.

You will be confident to deliver first class GIS Analyser training at the Academy to new and existing users of GIS.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

In this role you will need to harness all your analytical skills across multiple platforms and stakeholder groups. Using your great communication skills, you will deliver required reporting to high quality and to tight deadlines. Attention to detail is critical alongside the ability to have lots of tasks, activities running at the same time and Publish Open Data

Upon being successful at interview stage there will be Stage 2 Technical assessment

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?

Key skills

Knowledge of GIS systems and spatial data management
Ability to deliver GIS data to multiple stakeholders in various formats (maps, datasets, reports)
Ability to translate technical GIS data into clear business insights
Good stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Strong attention to detail and ability to work confidently with large datasets
Good organisational and problem‑solving skills, especially with recurring deadlines
Experience in reporting, data processing, or operational data environments
Familiarity with Excel, SharePoint, or similar tools

Additional Preferred Skills (Desirable but Not Essential)

SQL proficiency to support data extraction, spatial queries, and validating Asset Information across multiple datasets.
Python experience for automating GIS workflows, data transformation, and advanced spatial analysis.
API integration skills to connect GIS platforms with internal and external data services, improving data accessibility and automation.
Experience with spatial databases to enhance analysis and data management.
Familiarity with modern GIS toolsets (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcGIS Online) including scripting or model‑builder style automation.
Understanding of data standards to support high‑quality information sharing.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE 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:

Salary starting from £29,000
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
Two 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.