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Operational Technician

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in Wastewater Treatment or Sludge Treatment
  • Passion to learn
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine operational and maintenance activities
  • Take process samples and analyse results
  • Plan and deliver daily tasks, including responding to alarms
  • Collaborate on major capital investment projects

Key facts

Other skills

  • Planning
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Motivation
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Severn Trent

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Water is wonderful. Without it we’d be lost. With it, everything’s possible.For every toothbrush, for every loo flushed. For the hot showers, the cool drinks, the cups of tea. (Because honestly? There’s nothing that can’t be sorted over a nice cup of tea.) But it’s not just at the heart of our homes. It’s at the heart of everything; our schools, our businesses, our hospitals. Saving lives, helping communities thrive. It’s essential, and we simply cannot live without it.We’re Severn Trent, a diverse and amazing group of people who want to keep it that way. We bring you clean water and we take it away safely too. But it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: not just talking, but going over and above. Stepping up and rolling our sleeves up. And it’s why we do it: because we care. Not only about our water but our little corner of the country and the community we serve. We care for our amazing colleagues who without them none of this would be possible. We care about making sure they reflect the communities we work in too. At Severn Trent we do more, because we care.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryWater & Wastewater Treatment
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

 

 

Hello. We’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. And we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drunk, each toilet flushed is only possible because of the 10,000 brilliant colleagues working across our patch.

If you want to do more, because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Are you looking to start your career in the water industry? We are hiring for an Operational Technician to join our Waste Water Recycling team!

 

You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping sewage treatment works and pumping stations running smoothly, carrying out routine operational and maintenance activities across the Evesham area. From taking process samples and analysing results to recording performance data and supporting first‑line asset maintenance, your work will help keep everything flowing as it should.

 

You’ll also get involved in improving energy efficiency and optimising site performance—making a real difference for both the business and the environment. Safety is a top priority, so you’ll work in line with health and safety standards at all times.

 

The role involves planning and delivering daily tasks through a balance of proactive frontline operational activities and reactive responses, including attending alarms and emergency situations. Additionally, the role includes collaborating with wider teams on major capital investment projects, including supporting commissioning and delivery.

 

You'll be based across the Evesham area and you will be given one of our vans so you can do your job, plus safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job. The role will involve some lone working so being self-motivated is key! This being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, working Monday to Friday, additionally the role includes participating in a standby and call‑out rota, responding when needed.

 

The successful candidate will be required to achieve the qualification Level 2 – Waste Water Process Operator as part of their continuous development and delivered by our Academy.

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

Having experience in Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Treatment or Sewage Pumping Stations and associated process knowledge would be very welcome but it’s not essential. If you a passion to learn we will support you with the relevant training!

 

We are looking for people who demonstrate a positive outlook and behaviours, and can work under their own initiative, both unsupervised and within a team environment. We are looking for problem solvers, and people keen to make a positive impact by looking for ways to help us work more efficiently and effectively. You’ll need to have a flexible approach, with the ability to react quickly and efficiently to changes on any given day or over the course of the job role. If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

 

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:

 

•              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, 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
  • We also have a competency framework to support your development from “New Starter (foundation)” through to “Skilled”, with the option to progress to “Expert” status.

 

 

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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