Operational Technician

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 Swadlincote 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 in Swadlincote and you will be given one of our vans so you can do your job (making a full drivers licence essential), 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.