Operational Technician

Severn Trent

Operational Technician role focusing on safely operating and maintaining water treatment equipment. Working to enhance environmental impact while providing essential community services at Severn Trent in Leicestershire.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLeicestershire • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,404 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely operate and maintain a diverse range of equipment at our Sewage Treatment works and Sewage Pumping Station sites
Protect and enhance our regions environment, whilst providing an essential service to the community.
Ensure our sites and assets are operated effectively, efficiently and safely
Work to ensure our treatment processes are working optimally
Collaborate with team members to come up with solutions to help succeed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Having experience in Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Treatment or Sewage Pumping Stations and associated process knowledge would be very welcome but it’s not essential.
A full UK driving licence would be essential.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrate a positive outlook and behaviours.
Problem solvers, and people keen to make a positive impact.
Flexible approach, with the ability to react quickly and efficiently to changes on any given day or over the course of the job role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two paid volunteering days per year

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