Flood Test & Clean Technician

Overview

Our Network Control team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Flood Test and Clean Technician. You'll be based at our Raynesway depot in Derbyshire where you will travel to our local reservoirs. This is a 40 hours per week role, working across a range of locations. In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of the potable tank flood testing programme and maintaining compliance with relevant Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Water Hygiene requirements. You will have a curiosity to drive continuous improvement, influence a positive culture and take pride in ensuring flood tests are completed to the required standard, while highlighting all possible water quality risks to ensure consistent care for all potable tanks (DSRs and process tanks) regardless of purpose, size or location. You will also capture accurate and timely assurance data to support asset condition grading and investment planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the annual flood testing programme in collaboration with the Potable Tank Assurance Specialist and Treatment Teams.
• Ensure safety and environmental protection during flood tests, preventing harm to people, assets and the environment.
• Identify and resolve blockers to keep the programme on track, while seeking innovations to improve efficiency and water quality resilience.
• Maintain health and safety standards and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Carry out flood tests of potable tanks as part of the annual inspection programme.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be successful, it's expected that you will have knowledge of working on potable water tanks, suitable health, safety, environmental qualifications, hold a Water Hygiene blue card and be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling in enclosed area entry duties. You will also have an understanding of water and distribution systems and processes and water quality sampling methods. As travel is required, you must hold a full UK driving licence.

Skills and Culture

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals who help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

Company Introductions and Benefits

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and were ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme - employer contributions 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 volunteering days per year