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Network Control Salary (£): £, plus weekend working allowances Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver)
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If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Waste Network team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver).
In your new role, you’ll be a safe, professional driver in up to T vacuum tankers and be operating these for the collection and delivery of liquid biosolids and other waste products primarily within the Severn Trent network, with some jetting and cleansing tasks. Working as initially incident response, you will be the first on the scene to stop pollutions or hold them until the issue is fixed.
At times when we do not have incidents you will be using your experience to carry out planned work on our sewage treatment sites to ensure they are kept up to standard and are working as efficiently as possible.
You’ll be working a days on, days off shift pattern, covering : until :am hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
Please note: This role is currently under consultation, and the working pattern may change to rotating shifts in the next couple of months once you start. This will include mornings, afternoons and night shifts on a on off basis working hours a week, including weekends and bank holidays.
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
You'll maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, including drivers' hours, working time directive and vehicle roadworthiness. It will be your job to complete day to day work instructions given by the Planning Office or Line Manager and to provide communication to all stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner to ensure people are up to date with what is happening.
Have use of STW IT systems as required to fulfil your role, including tanker load information, safety systems, e-learning and working hours entry and you will be expected to report any site or equipment issues to line manager for resolution. You will also look to highlight efficiency opportunities in order to reduce overall cost to Severn Trent.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
To be successful, it’s expected that you’ll have experience of driving LGV Class (C) vehicles will be invaluable. We will also require you to have ideally have knowledge of using vacuum tankers and also it would be brilliant if you have previous waste water experience.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
1. Salary of £,;plus weekend working allowances
2. Generous holiday entitlement (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year)
3. Annual bonus scheme (of up to £, per annum based on company performance)
4. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute ;
5. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
6. Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
7. Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
8. Family friendly policies
9. Two volunteering days per year