Armed Forces Placement Scheme - Field Operations - South
ARMED FORCES PLACEMENT SCHEME – SEVERN TRENT SERVICES – WATER SEVICES CONTRACTS
Severn Trent Services – Water Services Contracts (Field Operations) - South
Severn Trent Services delivers essential water and wastewater solutions across the UK, supporting critical infrastructure and some of the country’s most important clients – including the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Our Field Operations teams play a vital role in maintaining resilient water services across defence estates, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable supply for both operational and residential environments.
With a skilled workforce and a strong safety-first culture, our people are at the heart of what we do – protecting vital assets, supporting communities and delivering high-quality service where it matters most.
This placement will be based in the South covering Hampshire, Surrey, Cambridgeshire, Kent, Berkshire, Greater London, Bedfordshire, West Sussex and Buckinghamshire regions
WHY CHOOSE US?
You’ve already demonstrated discipline, teamwork, and resilience – now apply those skills in a new environment, supporting critical national infrastructure.
Join a team where your experience is valued, your development is supported and your work has real purpose – helping to maintain essential water services across MOD sites and beyond.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- An up to 6-week placement opportunity within our Field Operations – Water Services Contracts team
- Placement durations can be flexible, tailored to individual circumstances and aligned with resettlement allowances and leave entitlements
- Roles based across operational regions supporting MOD and commercial water contracts (locations can be discussed to suit availability)
- Hands-on involvement in network operations, asset maintenance, compliance activities and fault response
- Exposure to leakage detection, pressure management and asset performance optimisation within secure and operational environments
- Mentorship from experienced Field Technicians and Operational Teams, STS field managers and the Severn Trent Armed forces network, all whilst working on real-world challenges to gain insight on how your skills translate.
- Access to our Learning & Development programmes and dedicated mentorship, including CV support, interview preparation and career transition guidance.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- A practical understanding of water services delivery in complex, regulated environments, including MOD infrastructure.
- Experience in maintaining and protecting critical water assets, ensuring continuity of supply and water quality compliance.
- Insight into field-based operational roles, including incident response, asset inspection and planned maintenance.
- Opportunity to build networks with industry professionals and explore future career pathways within Severn Trent Services or beyond.
- Flexible start dates offered throughout the year to support individual resettlement journeys.
CRITERIA
- This is a highly active, field-based role, with the majority of work conducted outdoors across operational sites.
- You should be comfortable working in varied environments and prepared to be on your feet for extended periods.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and strong team ethic are essential.
- A full UK driving licence is required due to travel between sites.
- Ability to utilise resettlement time or annual leave for the placement duration.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Don’t miss the opportunity to take transition insights into a career supporting critical water infrastructure within national defence operations with Severn Trent Services.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
- Dedicated support for to enhance a smooth military-to-civilian transition.
- Guidance on wellbeing, career development and long-term progression.
- Recognition of your skills, experience and contribution.
- Personalised follow-up and guidance throughout your application journey.