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Electrical Maintenance Technician - Leicestershire
Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drunk and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 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
We’re creating a new dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team’ to bolster our commitment to protecting local environments and boost the resilience of our waste network. This new 60-strong team, means we need a team of skilled electricians to join us.
As an ‘Electrical Maintenance Technician’ in this exciting new team, you’ll serve as an additional layer of protection for our wastewater network, focusing on proactively improving and overhauling our pumping stations.
You’ll play a crucial role in reducing issues and preventing potential problems at pumping stations, making a real difference to communities, the environment, and customers.
We're recruiting these roles right across the Severn Trent region, with opportunities in Warwickshire, Leicestershire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Gloucester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
You’ll be based at one of our main sewage treatment sites (whichever is closest to your home location) and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, mobile, safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job.
The core working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am - 3pm, you’ll also participate in a 24/7 stand-by rota and will be eligible for overtime.
So, if you care about the environment, are curious about how things work and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are certain you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Along with your experience, you must hold…
* 18th Edition Electrical Regulations and ongoing new additions
* A full UK driving licence
You’ll also know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards.
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 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 Severn Trent family:
* Starting salary of £38,573
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is 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
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 rising to £45,124.35 depending on additional qualifications and experience.
As part of your ongoing professional development there will be the opportunity for you to become upskilled as a LV SAP, which would come with an additional allowance on top of your basic salary.
WHAT’S NEXT?
If you want a job with a clear environmental purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. And if this has sparked your curiosity, and you're wanting to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.
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