H ello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, 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 drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
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
Our Waste Water Recycling team has a great opportunity for you to join as our new Electrical Maintenance Technician. This is a home-based role; however, the successful candidate will need to be based within a commutable distance to Hartshill & Nuneaton.
The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day-to-day activities.
You’ll be responsible for making sure our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver important work enhancing our region's rivers.
* Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets onsite.
* Reacting to failures and planned improvement works across the area on sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment works.
* Carrying out service and replacement of assets such as pump motors, electrical circuitry components, contactors, overloads, slip ring assemblies, telemetry outstations, variable speed drives, and motor control circuits.
* Supporting the local maintenance teams, carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activity on electromechanical wastewater assets.
* Undertake fault diagnostics and have the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
* Completion of electrical inspections and testing.
* Interpret and update electrical drawings.
* Supporting the design and build of new processes.
* Providing timely feedback on work carried out on a daily basis.
* Owning site electrical performance.
* Monitoring treatment processes using SCADA system and acting on alarms as required.
You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works depending on your home location and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing, and tools appropriate to the job.
The core working hours are Monday to Friday; you will also participate in a 24/7 standby rota.
The role is part of a competency framework to support your development from “Foundation” through to “Skilled”, with the option to progress to “Expert” status. Starting at £38,574.30, the salary can rise to £45,124.35 depending on additional qualifications and experience.
As part of your ongoing professional development, you will be required to upskill as a LV/HV SAP, which will come with an additional allowance on top of your basic salary.
If you care about the environment, are curious about how things work, and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are confident you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Along with your experience, you must hold:
* NVQ level 3 Electrical qualification
* 18th Edition Electrical Regulations and ongoing updates
* A full UK driving licence
You should know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards. Experience working with various IT systems is also beneficial.
You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential, as there will be opportunities to upskill and develop a second skill set.
We celebrate diversity and welcome people from all walks of life, as we know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and serve our communities better.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognize great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
Some of our perks include:
* Starting salary of £38,573
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, 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
WHAT’S NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, ensure you have an updated CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date—so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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