Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
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 ready to play a key role in renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and asset reliability?
Then Join Our Team as an Electrical Maintainer for Shropshire covering the following sites:
- Barnhurst
- Monkmoor
- Rushmoor
- Coalport
As an Electrical Maintainer, you’ll be a valued member of a high-performing Bioresources team, supporting sludge treatment, renewable energy generation, and the production of high-quality biosolids. Your work will directly support Severn Trent’s carbon reduction commitments and help maintain trusted relationships with the agricultural community.
The Bioresources Operational Team operates, maintains, and optimises sludge treatment sites across the region, maximising green energy generation through biomethane gas and electricity. The team also ensures biosolids are produced in line with the Biosolids Assurance Scheme and Farming Rules for Water.
You’ll be responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance of electrical and control systems, ensuring assets operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with environmental and safety regulations. You’ll also support electrical safety standards to protect colleagues and maximise process performance.
Collaboration is central to this role. You’ll work closely with teams across Bioresources and Wastewater Recycling to deliver site compliance and regulatory objectives.
We support your development through a structured competency framework—from foundation to skilled and expert levels—each linked to pay progression. Once you reach skilled level, you’ll also have opportunities to broaden your skill set through multi-skilling.
A company van and fuel card will be provided along with all tools and specialist equipment required to carry out the role, We look to progress your technical skills to enable you to become an LV SAP along with all additional technical training. Here at Severn Trent we take pride in knowing we come to work each day and help make a difference.
This role includes participation in a standby rota.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We’re seeking our new Electrical Technician to have obtained a NVQ level 3 qualification in the related subject and have 18th Edition. Furthermore C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence will be required for the role
Some Key Responsibilities include:
- Maintain, inspect, and repair electrical and electromechanical assets including motors, drives, control panels, telemetry, and protection systems.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, inspections, and repairs.
- Complete electrical testing and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Interpret and update electrical drawings.
- Apply Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Use SCADA systems to monitor and maintain process stability.
- Manage contractors and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records using IT tools.
- Work safely in high-risk environments and demonstrate strong health and safety awareness.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you 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 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, and 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:
- Starting at £41,762.08 plus standby/call out/overtime
- Great opportunity to become multi-skilled (increase on base salary)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- A Company van and fuel card supplied
- All tools and specialist equipment supplied
- 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’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
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.
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