SEVERN TRENT
Maintenance Technician - Single
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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.
Join us to make 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.
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Then Join Our Team as an Mechanical Maintainer for the Bio Resources team in Leicester and Derby covering the following sites:
- Claymills STF
- Derby STF
- Stoke Bardolph STF
- Wanlip STF (Base Location)
Are you ready to make a real impact in renewable energy and environmental sustainability?
As a Mechanical Maintainer for Area 1, you will be a key member of an engaged and high performing team in sludge treatment, renewable energy generation and the production of high quality biosolids. Your work will help Severn Trent deliver on its carbon reduction commitments and maintain strong relationships with the agricultural community.
The Bioresources Operational Team operate, maintain, and optimise sludge treatment sites across the Severn Trent region, and maximise green energy generation through the production of biomethane gas and electricity, which contributes to the ST business commitments to reduce carbon. The team is also responsible for ensuring the production of a high-quality product of biosolids in adherence to the accredited Biosolids Assurance Scheme and Farming Rules for Water, enabling a strong and trusted relationship with the agricultural community.
You’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment across our Bioresources sites. Your role will ensure that all systems run efficiently and safely, supporting the production of biomethane gas, electricity, and biosolids in line with environmental regulations and industry standards.
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Collaboration is key in this role. You’ll work closely with internal teams across Bioresources and Wastewater Recycling to help meet site compliance and regulatory goals. We’ll support your development through a structured competency framework, with clear pathways from foundation to skilled and expert levels—each reflected in your pay progression. Once you reach skilled level, you’ll also have the opportunity to broaden your expertise through multi-skilling.
We’re looking for someone who’s curious, courageous, and committed to doing the right thing. Problem-solving is part of the day-to-day, so a willingness to understand how things work—and why—is essential. You’ll also take part in a standby rota, with further details provided during the recruitment process.
There is a standby rota for all maintainers for which further details will be provided.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- You will maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical systems including pumps, compressors, dosing systems, motors, gearboxes, and more, ensuring they run safely and efficiently.
- You’ll carry out hands-on tasks such as fabrication, welding, lubrication, and operating workshop machinery like lathes and drill presses.
- Diagnose faults, perform inspections, and update technical drawings while applying tools like Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA) to improve reliability.
- You will take ownership of maintenance tasks from ordering parts to installing assets, and support the design and build of new processes.
- You will monitor treatment systems using SCADA, respond to alarms, and ensure compliance with lifting operations and safety regulations.
- You’ll have a strong understanding of health and safety in high-risk environments, with experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.
- You possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- You will have experience managing contractors and suppliers, with good communication and collaboration skills.
- You’ll be comfortable using IT tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and able to maintain accurate maintenance records.
- You will have a solid technical background and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
- A Level 3 NVQ in mechanical engineering is essential for this role
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HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:
- Salary: 38,573.00
- 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, which is subject to eligibility)
- 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
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