Flood Test Operative
Job description
Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.
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
Our Potable Tank Team have an opportunity for you to join as a Flood Test Operative.
In this role You’ll be responsible for delivery of the potable tank flood testing programme and ensure all potable tanks receive the same level of care regardless of their purpose, size or location.
You’ll also monitor and maintain compliance with several stakeholders, complete flood tests to the required standard, highlighting all possible water risks.
Are you a Flood Test Operative who can drive continuous improvement and capture data accurately?
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
You’ll work with the Potable Tank Assurance Specialists, Tank Flood Testers and local Treatment Teams to deliver the annual flood test, inspection and cleaning programme. While ensuring remedial work flood testing is carried out safely and to the required standard.
Safeguarding the environment whilst carrying out remedial work, flood tests and cleans by ensuring that drainage of water and any repair products used do not cause damage to our assets, customer property or cause a breach of environmental regulations.
Proactively identifying gaps or blockers which could delay the programme and find solutions to these problems.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We’re seeking our new Flood Test Operative Manager to be comfortable with seeking out innovations, both in terms of new products and new processes, to drive efficiency within programme and further improve our water quality resilience.
You’ll ideally have knowledge of working on Potable Water tanks and systems, strong stakeholder management, hold relevant health and safety, environmental and quality qualifications.
It would also be beneficial if you have an understanding of the water distribution systems and process and I.T literate.
As this role requires travel, you must hold a full UK Driving License.
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 involved. 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, 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's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
Salary paying up to £26,000
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
Two volunteering days per year
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. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at [email protected].
And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.
Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
