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Posted Date:  8 Aug 2025
Posting End Date:  15 - Aug - 2025
Location:  Leicester
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Network Control
Salary (£):  £33,034.65 plus weekend working allowances

Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver)

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. 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

 

Our Waste Network team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver).

 

In your new role, you’ll be a safe, professional driver in up to 44T vacuum tankers and be operating these for the collection and delivery of liquid biosolids and other waste products primarily within the Severn Trent network, with some jetting and cleansing tasks.  Working as initially incident response, you will be the first on the scene to stop pollutions or hold them until the issue is fixed.  

 

At times when we do not have incidents you will be using your experience to carry out planned work on our sewage treatment sites to ensure they are kept up to standard and are working as efficiently as possible. 

 

You’ll be working a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern, covering 18:00 until 5:30am hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note: This role is currently under consultation, and the working pattern may change to rotating shifts in the next couple of months once you start. This will include mornings, afternoons and night shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis working 37 hours a week, including weekends and bank holidays.

 

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

 

You'll maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, including drivers' hours, working time directive and vehicle roadworthiness. It will be your job to complete day to day work instructions given by the Planning Office or Line Manager and to provide communication to all stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner to ensure people are up to date with what is happening. 

 

Have use of STW IT systems as required to fulfil your role, including tanker load information, safety systems, e-learning and working hours entry and you will be expected to report any site or equipment issues to line manager for resolution.  You will also look to highlight efficiency opportunities in order to reduce overall cost to Severn Trent. 

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

 

To be successful, it’s expected that you’ll have experience of driving LGV Class 2 (C) vehicles will be invaluable.  We will also require you to have ideally have knowledge of using vacuum tankers and also it would be brilliant if you have previous waste water experience.

 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

 

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 involved. 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, 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:

 

  • Salary of £33,034.65 plus weekend working allowances 
  • Generous holiday entitlement (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 

 

 

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.

 

 

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