Non Infra Senior Technician

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

We are looking for a new Senior Technician to work within our Water Treatment department at Tettenhall where you’ll support the team manager in managing the day-to-day operation of our water treatment sites and supporting the wider area.

The role is pivotal in assisting the team to meet tough local and function wide targets around maintenance, quality, continuous supply, safety and cost control.

In your role you will have the opportunity to work with the maintenance and operational team embracing curiosity and learn new skills outside of your ‘day job’.

The role will include being part of a regional standby rota which operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

Sound like you? Then read on…

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Assist the Team Manager and planner with controlling operations and access for third party work on site
  
  

• Organising chemical deliveries, contractors, audits, media changes, interventions and services
  
  
  
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
  
  

• Focus on improving asset availability
  
  
  
• Ensure consistent use and application of standardised practices and procedures for the management of H&S risk and quality problems, with full adherence to and promotion of the Company principles.
  
  
  
• Manage customer issues in the area.
  
  

• Provide cover (as and when appropriate) for the Team Manager.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone with high level experience in water treatment and supply as well as maintenance, electrical or instrumentation work in this area, however, we encourage applications where you have the transferable skillset to match for the role and can hit the ground running. 

We want someone who has a positive attitude, adapts easily to change, enjoys learning new things and likes to see things through from start to finish. 

The below would be essential to being successful in this role:

• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP.
  
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  
• Outstanding organisational skills   
  
  
  
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
  
  
  
• A strong understanding and experience of H&S management including managing contractors and suppliers would be beneficial.
  
  
  
• In addition, having supervisory or management experience and exhibit relevant leadership behaviours would be highly desirable.
  
  
  

Travel to sites will be essential for this role and therefore a full UK driving license will be required.

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.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

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:

•             28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 

•             Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)

•             Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption   leave)

•             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

•             Two paid 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.