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Posted Date:  16 Oct 2024
Posting End Date:  30/10/2024
Location:  Birmingham
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Water treatment
Salary (£):  £32,397.64

Technical Operator (Shifts)

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

 

Working within our forward-thinking Water Treatment department, it’s a great opportunity to be part of a large Operational team, striving for goal zero from a safety perspective, continuously improving site standards. In your role you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and learn new skills outside of your ‘day job’.

 

We are encouraged to find new ways of working, supporting us and our colleagues in fixing things for customers before they go wrong. You will be willing to learn new things and embrace the challenges you may face along the way.

 

Any additional technical training required will also be covered and great working hours too (Monday - Thursday 7.30am-3.30pm and Friday 7.30am-3pm). 

 

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:


• Operate groundwater treatment works (WTW, distribution service reservoirs (DSR) and distribution booster stations (DBS) associated assets in Frankley.
• Maintain & improve site standards/ identify Health and Safety improvements.
• Operate the assets under your control to ensure that all quality and quantity limits are met.
• Participate in an out of hours standby rota
• Ensure the Health & Safety of yourself, colleagues, visitors and members of the public is maintained at all times
• Ensure sites are operated at a minimum cost in an energy efficient way.
• Comply with statutory, company policies and procedures.
• Operate the assets under your control to ensure that there is no adverse impact on the environment.

 

This role is for a fixed period of 12 months.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

Having experience in Working in a mechanical / electrical environment would be advantageous and working with chemical processes would be beneficial. A full valid UK driving licence would be required for the role. The successful candidate will be required to achieve the qualification Level 2 – Water Process Operator as part of their continuous development and delivered by our Academy.

 

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:

 

  • 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%)
  • 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

   

And if this has sparked your curiosity, and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. 

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