Operational Work Experience (C270725)
Post end date : 16th May 2025
Operational Work Experience (4-Day Placement)
Role: Water Operations Insight Placement
Location: Severn Trent Coventry
- Severn Trent Centre -2 St John's St, Coventry CV1 2LZ, UK
- Severn Trent Fiham Gate 2 St Martins Road, Coventry CV3 6SD, UK
Duration: 4 days - 14th July - 17th July 2025
About Severn Trent:
At Severn Trent, we don’t just supply water – we bring it to life. As one of the UK’s largest water companies, we provide fresh, clean water to over 8 million people and manage wastewater across the Midlands and parts of Wales. From wastewater treatment to environmental protection, everything we do is about making a positive difference.
Overview:
This 4-day work experience will give you a hands-on look into the operational side of Severn Trent. You’ll spend time with teams who are essential to keeping water flowing and wastewater treated. Whether it’s visiting treatment sites or learning about how we manage our water network, you’ll see what goes on behind the scenes to make sure our communities have the water they need.
Things you might Learn:
- How clean and wastewater is treated and managed safely
- The importance of health and safety in our operations
- Practical skills like site operations, equipment handling, and water quality checks
- Problem-solving and teamwork in real-world situations
- More about careers in engineering, operations, and environmental services
Ideal for:
This is perfect for students aged 14-25 who enjoy hands-on work, have an interest in engineering or environmental careers, and are curious about how things work.
Possible Placements:
- Pump Workshop: Discover how pumps are maintained and repaired to keep the water flowing.
- Water Network Technician: Work outside with a team that finds and repairs leaks in our massive network of underground pipes. (18+)
Note: In your application, you’ll be asked to upload a CV, instead we would love a brief document explaining why you’d like this placement, we would love to get to know you more!
This is an unpaid work experience opportunity