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Posted Date:  13 Apr 2026
Posting End Date:  27 Apr 2026
Location:  Warwickshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Water Network Ops
Salary (£):  £33,852

Large Diameter Main Technician

 

 

 

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

 

 

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.  

 

 

 

 

 

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

 

 

Location: Meriden 3  Reservoir - South (Warwickshire, Worcester/Gloucester & Central)

 

 

Working within our forward-thinking Strategic Networks department, you have the chance to join the team as a Large Diameter Mains Technician where you’ll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Severn Trent’s Water Network assets with the end goal of delivering a continuous supply of potable water to our customers through our infrastructure. 

 

 

Some of the daily activities you’ll be involved in include ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­looking after the River Severn Aqueduct and critical assets on the strategic network, the inspection, improvement, maintenance, and repair of our assets. You’ll also liaise with other departments and work alongside our contact partners in order to provide and excellent service to our customers by resolving any of their issues at the point of contact.

 

 

Forming part of a Standby Rota you will provide 24hour response and support to emergency events such as burst mains and alarms for the respective area your team covers. You will also support County DSTs during Silver / Tactical events if required.

 

 

Plus, as our new Large Diameter Mains Technician you will be assisting with any isolations needed on the Trunk Main Network and you’ll support our Direct Trunk Main Operatives!

 

 

We have launched a multi-tiered skills framework within the role. Paving the way for your continued personal development from Entry, to Experienced, to Expert. Providing opportunities to progress within the role and be rewarded accordingly.

 

 

So, if you’re looking for a role which allows you to get out and about, think on your feet, put the needs of our customers first and a clear progression pathway, this is the role for you!

 

 

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

 

 

  • You will carry out a wide variety of tasks on the Trunk Main network. Work for the technician is scheduled by priority on potential risk to supply matrix and information and job details are sent via the laptop / phone
  • The role requires the technician to carry out maintenance and repairs on ancillary assets whereby they will be required to sign off asset as “serviceable” once the service to asset is complete. You’ll also be able to effectively assess the location of future repair and maintenance work by colleagues, in order that the correct arrangements can be made for “right first time” repairs.
  • The role requires the technician to cover large distances both in vehicles and on foot to ensure we cover the end to end of the Strategic Network and arrive with the kit required to tackle any issues identified.
  • You’ll get to deliver excellent customer service in accordance with the Companies policies and standards with an aim to deliver the job right first time & exhibit the right behaviours and responsibilities described in the behaviours model and to support the continual improvement, in order to provide our customers the best experience!
  • You will carry out distribution operational activities on site e.g. Flushing and cleansing of water mains, pressure, flow and disinfection management, disinfection of water mains, tracing mains and apparatus, customer / landowner liaison, valve operations and valving for interruptions to supply. These operations will include both simple / low risk and complex / high risk valve operations but constrained to the Trunk Main Network.
  • Be specialist in activities for the company such as valve release, valve repair and under pressure valve injection / repacking on our Trunk Mains outside of the DMA.
  • A Full UK Driving Licence is essential

 

 

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter 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 seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care. 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

 

 

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: 

 

 

  • Entry Salary of £33,852
  • 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’ and LDMT Skills Framework
  • 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.  

 

 

 

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