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Posted Date:  4 Sept 2025
Posting End Date:  18 Sep 2025
Location:  Shropshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Water Network Ops
Salary (£):  £24,224.40 - £26,074

Yard Operative

 

 

 

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

 

 

We’re a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent. 

 

 

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career in Operations, Severn Trent is the place to be. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

 

 

We have an exciting opportunity within our Customer Operations department to become a Yard Operative!

 

The role is responsible for maintaining yard safety, security, and environmental compliance in line with EMS standards, while also conducting audits on vehicles and mobile plant. It involves managing Chapter 8 assets, depot maintenance, and water works materials in accordance with EUSR and DWI standards.

 

A key focus is the timely delivery of materials to engineers, along with loading and offloading warehouse deliveries. The role supports daily warehouse operations, responds promptly to DG3 material needs, and ensures excellent customer service through clear communication and feedback. Additional duties include assisting with wash downs, operating mobile plant, and handling ad-hoc collections and deliveries when required.

 

Are you a who is passionate about delivery outstanding customer service through excellent communication, with a will to consistently deliver right first-time solutions? Well, if you are, read on.

 

  

 

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

 

  

We are seeking an experienced and proactive individual with a strong background in yard and warehouse operations, safety compliance, and asset management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting audits of vehicles and mobile plant, ensuring environmental compliance in line with EMS standards, and water works materials in accordance with EUSR and DWI regulations.

 

Proven ability to support warehouse logistics, including loading and offloading deliveries, and delivering materials to field engineers is essential. The role demands a responsive approach to DG3 material requirements, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and capture feedback.

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT 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 Severn Trent family: 

 

 

  • Salary: £24,224.40 - £26,074
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,150 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’
  • Family friendly policies

 

 

 

 

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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

 

And, if your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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