Flood Test & Clean Technician

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and 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.

Our Network Control team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Flood Test and Clean Technician. You will be based at our Raynesway depot in Derbyshire where you will travel to our local reservoirs. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of the potable tank flood testing programme and having a food factory mentality whilst doing so to show care for colleagues, customers, suppliers and the environment by monitoring and maintaining compliance with relevant Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Water Hygiene requirements.

You will have the curiosity to drive continuous improvement and influence a positive culture and to take pride in making sure we complete flood tests to the required standard, highlighting all possible water quality risks to ensure that all potable tanks (DSRs and process tanks) receive the same level of care regardless of their purpose, size or location and to capture accurate and timely assurance data to allow for accurate asset condition grading and investment planning.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• 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.

We’re seeking our new Flood Test Operative to be comfortable carrying out flood tests of potable tanks as part of the annual inspection programme. To be successful, it’s expected that you’ll have knowledge of working on Potable Water tanks, suitable health, safety, environmental and qualifications, hold a Water hygiene blue card and be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling in enclosed area entry duties. Additionally, you’ll have an understanding of the water and distribution systems and processes and water quality sampling methods. As travel is required, you’ll also be required to hold a full UK driving licence. Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they 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.

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 perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Allowances for unsociable and weekend working
• 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
• Two volunteering days per year

We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.