Senior Technician

Severn Trent

. Support the Team Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of water treatment sites and the wider area .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWolverhampton • United KingdomSenior💰 £44,571 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water treatment and supply operations, with a strong focus on compliance, health and safety management, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage day-to-day operations, coordinate with contractors, and support maintenance and quality targets.

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Water Treatment ExperienceHealth And Safety ManagementSupervisory Or Management ExperienceExcellent IT SkillsOrganisational Skills

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Hard Skills

Water TreatmentMaintenanceElectrical WorkInstrumentation WorkHealth And Safety ManagementContractor ManagementQuality ControlAsset Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganisational SkillsAdaptabilityPositive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceChemical DeliveriesContractor CoordinationOperational ManagementCustomer Issue Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Team Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of water treatment sites and the wider area
Assist the Team Manager and planner with controlling operations and access for third-party work on site
Organise chemical deliveries, contractors, audits, media changes, interventions, and services
Ensure full compliance with regulatory and company requirements
Focus on improving asset availability
Apply and promote standardised practices and procedures for managing H&S risks and quality problems
Manage customer issues in the area
Provide cover for the Team Manager when appropriate
Work with maintenance and operational teams
Support targets relating to maintenance, quality, continuous supply, safety, and cost control

Requirements

What you’ll need

High level experience in water treatment and supply, as well as maintenance, electrical or instrumentation work in this area
Transferable skillset matching the role and ability to hit the ground running
Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding organisational skills
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences
Strong understanding and experience of H&S management, including managing contractors and suppliers, beneficial
Supervisory or management experience and relevant leadership behaviours highly desirable
Full UK driving licence required
Positive attitude, adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to see tasks through from start to finish

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
Car allowance of £400 per month
Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
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
Two paid volunteering days per year
37-hour work week
Standby rota of 1 in every 6 weeks
Inclusive workplace and support
Opportunity to work with maintenance and operational teams and learn new skills
Contribution to the environment and community