Overview
We have two exciting opportunities within our Distribution Service Delivery Team to become a Distribution Operative! Working in this role, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Severn Trent's Underground Water network. You'll be tasked with the upkeep of our Clean Water Network and any required repairs of our Clean Water Main Assets, furthermore you will be conducting excavation within public highway on Severn Trent sites and private lands. You'll put the needs of our customers first, responding to and resolving any issues raised by our customers or members of the public. Your stakeholder management skills will also be used to liaise with other departments and our contract partners. Within this role, every day is different, you'll get to undertake the full range of duties involved in delivering an effective repair and maintenance service. Including but not limited to: the repair and replacement of existing water mains & ancillary assets, laying and also working on valves, washouts & meters. As our Distribution Operative, not only will you be operating machinery out on site, you'll also be using up to date technology to help our back office with their data upkeep, so this really is a great opportunity to utilise and develop your skills all round! This is an outdoor role, working in all weathers, so if you don't mind being outside and love getting stuck right in, let me tell you more.
Responsibilities
* Operate machinery on site and use up to date technology to support data upkeep for back office systems.
* Repair and replacement of existing water mains and ancillary assets; lay and work on valves, washouts & meters.
* Conduct excavation within the public highway on Severn Trent sites and private lands, ensuring health and safety and compliance with relevant regulations.
* Respond to and resolve issues raised by customers or members of the public; liaise with other departments and contract partners.
* Maintain customer focus and deliver an effective repair and maintenance service; participate in a rolling 7 week shift pattern (24/7, 365).
* Care for own health and safety and uphold a duty of care to colleagues and the public; operate compliantly and safely.
Requirements
A full UK driving licence is needed as you will be required to independently travel to depots/bases. This role is outdoor and requires adaptability to all weather conditions.
Benefits
* Salary: £31,330 + Shift Allowance (with the opportunity to progress within role)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
* Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
* Leading pension scheme – double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – option to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development with our Academy
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Two paid volunteering days per year
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. We love serving our customers, so it’s key that you do too, as in this role you'll be the face of Severn Trent whilst out and about in our communities. Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
#J-18808-Ljbffr