Senior Tankered Waste Technician

Severn Trent

Tankered Waste Senior Technician at Severn Trent Water focusing on operational and regulatory excellence. Collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in processes and compliance.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeWest Midlands • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £42,815 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be a key player in delivering the team's operational, process and commercial objectives, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to turn strategy into action and drive continuous improvement.
Champion health, safety, environmental compliance and regulatory excellence by leading audits, supporting investigations, carrying out risk assessments and ensuring all waste approval, acceptance and discharge activities meet the highest standards.
Support the day-to-day leadership of the team, deputising for the Team Manager when required, mentoring and developing colleagues, and helping to build an engaged, high-performing culture where everyone can thrive.
Use your technical expertise to review and improve processes, embed best practice, maintain effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide specialist guidance on waste compliance across the wider business.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, regulators and partners, while supporting regulatory engagement and representing the team at meetings and assurance activities.
Bring a commercial mindset to decision-making, helping to optimise performance, control costs and contribute to the development of operational, process and commercial strategies that support the future success of the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working within the waste industry, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
A methodical and analytical approach, with excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, alongside a keen eye for detail and accurate record keeping.
Experience working within quality management systems and collaborating with waste suppliers, contractors or transport and logistics providers.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, support and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Commercial awareness and a passion for continuous improvement, coupled with the ability to identify opportunities, drive change and deliver results.
A collaborative and supportive approach, with the confidence to coach others, share knowledge and contribute to a positive team culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

£42,815.19 + Car allowance
28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2250 dependent on company performance)
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 (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
Two volunteering days per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Process ImprovementRisk AssessmentStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Data AnalysisAudit Leadership

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingCoachingProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills