Overview
Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. 24/7 we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK through 6,500 staff. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality.
Role summary
You will join our Network Response team as a Network Inspector, operating and maintaining our underground clean water network to deliver the highest standard of drinking water to all customers.
Key responsibilities
* Accountable for your own health & safety and conduct dynamic risk assessments to ensure safe operation.
* Perform duties in compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, including hygiene, NRSWA and environmental requirements.
* Support 24/7 reactive or planned deployment, including safe operation of network bowsers and continuous supplies equipment to restore supplies or prevent loss.
* Maintain key equipment (chlorination equipment, incident response vehicles, power/ static bowsers, pumps, etc.) ensuring readiness and conducting routine maintenance and part replacements.
* Plan and carry out activities such as mains flushing, filter changes, valve and ancillary asset checks, and traffic management to enable safe network operations.
* Work a four‑day on / four‑day off shift pattern, covering early, day and night periods, with work scheduled in advance.
* Work independently in towns, cities or rural locations.
Qualifications and skills
* Computer‑literate with knowledge of the utilities industry (electricity, gas, oil or cabling).
* Valid Category B driving licence (minimum).
* Ability to deliver a great customer experience and maintain high safety standards.
* Positive attitude, caring nature and a willingness to work alone in the field.
What’s in it for you
* Starting salary £29,510.84 + shift pay £4,705 and weekend allowance £3,200.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
* Annual bonus scheme up to £1,500 per annum.
* Leading pension scheme – company matches up to 15 % when you contribute 7.5 %.
* Sharesave – discount share buying.
* Comprehensive flexible benefits scheme including Gymflex, Dental, Critical Illness Insurance and a technology scheme.
* Potential to save up to £500 per month for three or five years, with the option to buy shares at a discounted rate.
Next steps
We can’t wait to hear from you. To apply, send an updated CV and spare about five minutes to complete the online application. We’ll notify you of the outcome after the closing date. For more insight, follow #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.
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