Senior Technician – Non Infra

Severn Trent

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBirmingham • 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 health and safety management, compliance, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage day-to-day operations, coordinate with contractors, and improve asset availability.

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Water Treatment ExperienceHealth And Safety ManagementSupervisory Or Management ExperienceExcellent IT SkillsFull UK Driving License

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Hard Skills

Water TreatmentMaintenanceElectrical WorkInstrumentation WorkHealth And Safety ManagementOperations ManagementComplianceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Positive AttitudeAdaptabilityWillingness To LearnOutstanding Organisational SkillsAbility To Communicate Complex Information

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointSAP

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceContractor ManagementAsset AvailabilityChemical DeliveriesAuditsMedia ChangesInterventionsCustomer 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
Improve asset availability
Apply standardised practices and procedures for managing health and safety risks and quality problems
Adhere to and promote Company principles
Manage customer issues in the area
Provide cover for the Team Manager when appropriate
Work with maintenance and operational teams and learn skills outside the day job

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 relevant to the role
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 license required
Positive attitude, adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to see work 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 working week
Standby rota