Apprentice Software Development Technician

APPRENTICE  SOFTWARE DEVELOPEMENT TECHNICIAN

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT 

Taking care of ‘one of life’s essentials’ – it’s our purpose and we want you to be part of it. Supplying wholesome drinking water, treating wastewater, and recycling this back to the environment responsibly is no mean feat. We serve around 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales and unlike other businesses, our delivery is non-negotiable. It’s a matter of life.  

Many of our employees are also our customers, so we truly take pride in what we do! Employing people from across our communities and beyond, Severn Trent is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be ‘Wonderfully You’ and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations.   

LET’S TELL YOU MORE 

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Software Development Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. Entering an apprenticeship scheme with us involves working towards the role of a fully-fledged professional, earning a salary, whilst also being able to maintain a sense of academic achievement. At Severn Trent we provide the perfect mix between hands-on experience and a formal qualification, enabling our apprentices to make a real lasting difference to our customers and communities, not just for now, but far into the future.  

You’ll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor. Working with our Capital Design teams you will be involved in supporting the software engineering team in all stages of the project lifecycle.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK 

ENTRY CRITERIA 

This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A-Level qualifications). You will require 5 GCSE’s, including English and Maths and a science at grade level 9-4 / A*- C.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS POST APPRENTICESHIP  

• By the end of this programme, you will take up a Software Development Technician role, where you will be able to put your skills to action 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 

• To write clean, simple, and maintainable code.

• To develop software engineering skills
• To collaborate with a team that is focused on your skills and development. 
• To develop correct solutions to our customers.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.  

We’d love you to be someone who has…  

• A ‘can do’ attitude – someone who is willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work. 
• A strong background in maths and science. 
• A genuine interest in technology and want to further develop skills.
• An interest in working both independently and collaboratively.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN     

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.     

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite 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, which is 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  
• Retail offers  
• Family friendly policies  
• Two paid volunteering days per year   

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.  

LET’S GO  

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.    

Please note, we don’t require a CV or cover letter to complete your application, the system will ask you for this, but you can just upload a blank document.

• Roles close on 14th March 2025
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from 31st March- 30th May 2025

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.     

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION  

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.  Click here to find out more