Join as a Reliability Technician at Severn Trent. Severn Trent is in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor.
Our Waste Water Recycling team is seeking a hands‑on Reliability Technician to maintain and enhance the performance of our treatment processes. You’ll play a key role in protecting the environment and ensuring community safety.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Conducting condition monitoring and data collection (vibration, oil analysis, etc.)
* Performing motor/pump alignments using laser alignment tools
* Supporting predictive and preventive maintenance programmes
* Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and control issues
* Assisting with root cause analysis and failure investigations
* Collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to improve asset reliability
* Maintaining accurate records using SAP and Salesforce
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business
You will work within the Proactive Improvement & Maintenance Team, focusing on asset improvements across sites in the East region (Leicester, Nottingham & Scunthorpe). The role is 37 hours per week, Monday‑Friday with on‑call duties.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in proactive maintenance and fault diagnostics
* Strong background with industrial equipment (gearboxes, pumps, hydraulics)
* Understanding of control systems and mechanical installation standards
* Comfortable using IT systems and data analysis tools
You’ll Thrive If You Have
* A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work independently or in a team
* Strong communication skills and problem‑solving abilities
* Flexibility and resilience under pressure
* Motivation to learn and grow within the role
Qualifications
* Minimum BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Desirable: Certification in vibration/electrical signature analysis (CAT I or II), IOSH Health & Safety, Lean Management
* A valid UK driving licence (regional travel may be required)
How We’ll Reward And Care For You
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (you can buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
* Family‑friendly policies (including fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
* Leading pension scheme – we double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – discounted share purchasing
* Dedicated training and development through our Academy
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Two paid volunteering days per year
We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll notify you of the outcome after the closing date.
Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Other | Industries: Utilities
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