Assistant Water Network Technician

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

12/9/2024

Did you know the length of Severn Trent’s water main pipes would wrap around the world just over once? Well, now you do.

It’s a big network, and a big responsibility. Every day 8 million people from Scunthorpe to Stroud rely on us to bring them clean water at the turn of a tap and take away their waste in one flush.

From planning, to digging, to inspecting 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

Want to do the best work of your life? Playing your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

Working within our Water Operations department, we have a really exciting opportunity to join the team as a Assistant Water Network Technician! This position is located within the South Gloucestershire area.

The role of the Assistant Water Networks Technician is to assist in ensuring the effective operation of the Distribution Network within Leakage, whilst delivering full compliance with all customers, regulatory and company standards.

You’ll work with our team of Water Network Technicians, to make sure we deliver targeted levels within geographical areas, which we refer to as ‘District Metered Areas’. These targets include pressure management, and the reduction of overall leakage.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Your key accountabilities in helping us will be:

You’ll be part of a team that will stretch you, grow your problem solving skills and connect us with communities across the UK.

• You’ll have an intensive residential period of on-the-job training where you will gain a high level of technical knowledge to support your transition into operational placements
• You’ll have the opportunity to start putting your skills to use. Our Assistant Water Network Technicians perform vital problem solving on our network to ensure we find consumption and detect leaks ensuring the network runs efficiently and safely, as well as supporting other disciplines.
• You’ll get to grips with core theory and principles of identifying non-visible underground leaks, turning detective by using different tools, techniques and technologies to track down and pinpoint leaks.
• Working outside in all weathers on the highway you’ll learn how to arrange for the safe repair of the leaks by considering the risks and requirements of the repair and maintenance crews that need to excavate and repair them.
  
  

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 involve. 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. 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

• Salary: £28,867
• 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 per annum based on company performance) 
• 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 
  
  

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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