Trade Effluent Specialist
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.
As a Trade Effluent Technical Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in protecting our sewerage network and the environment.
You’ll be the go‑to expert for advising on trade effluent discharges, working closely with customers and internal teams to assess applications, manage risks, and ensure everything meets UK regulatory requirements.
From safeguarding our treatment works to supporting sustainable business activity, your expertise will help keep our systems running safely and compliantly every day.
If you’re looking for a role where your technical knowledge genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you — apply today and be part of something that matters.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
As a Trade Effluent Technical Specialist, you’ll provide expert technical and regulatory support to help manage trade effluent discharges safely and compliantly. Your work will play a key part in protecting our sewer networks, treatment works and the wider environment, while supporting customers to meet their obligations.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide specialist advice on trade effluent applications and consents in line with UK legislation
- Assess the impact of discharges on sewer networks and wastewater treatment processes
- Review sampling and flow data to confirm compliance with consent conditions
- Support investigations into non‑compliance, pollution incidents and treatment issues
- Assess complex or higher‑risk trade effluent applications, including new or emerging processes
- Support the drafting, review and variation of trade effluent consents
- Carry out first‑level assurance and technical sign‑off
Working with others
You’ll work closely with internal teams across Operations, Environmental Regulation and Laboratory Services, as well as external customers, regulators and contractors. This includes contributing to meetings, site visits, technical discussions and regulatory responses.
Compliance & improvement
- Provide technical input into compliance and enforcement activity
- Support incident response relating to trade effluent pollution events
- Help develop and improve technical standards, processes and guidance
- Keep up to date with legislation, industry best practice and emerging contaminants
What we’re looking for
- Strong technical knowledge of trade effluent, wastewater treatment and environmental legislation
- Experience assessing industrial effluent and interpreting analytical data
- Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to different audiences
- A collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail
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. 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 £35,000- £41,000 (dependent on experience)
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
- 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 paid volunteering days per year
WHAT’S 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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