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.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Our Network Control team has an opportunity for you to join as our new Flood Test and Clean Technician
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You’ll be based at our Raynesway depot in Derbyshire where you will travel to our local reservoirs. This is a critical role that requires 40 hours a week, working across a range of locations.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering the potable tank flood testing programme and maintaining compliance with relevant Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Water Hygiene requirements. You will drive continuous improvement, influence a positive culture, and ensure flood tests meet the required standard, highlighting all possible water quality risks to support accurate asset condition grading and investment planning.

• 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 a Flood Test Operative comfortable carrying out flood tests of potable tanks as part of the annual inspection programme. 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 and enclosed area entry duties. Additionally, you’ll understand water and distribution systems, processes and water quality sampling methods.

As travel is required, you’ll also need 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 who 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. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, award‑winning training to help you reach your potential, and help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

• From £29,000 (depending on experience)
• 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 (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.