Severn Trent
Maintenance Technician - Single
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Mechanical Maintainer – Bioresources (Shropshire) – Severn Trent
At Severn Trent, we’re proud of our employee engagement ranking in the top 5% globally and our strong Glassdoor score. Our inclusive, supportive workplace combines meaningful environmental impact with outstanding career growth—if you care about making a difference, we’d love you to be part of our team.
About the Role
Join us as a Mechanical Maintainer in Bioresources, delivering on renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and the production of high-quality biosolids for the agricultural sector.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll support Severn Trent’s carbon reduction commitments by maintaining critical systems for:
- Sludge treatment
- Biomethane gas and electricity production (contributing to ST’s sustainability goals)
- Biosolids that meet Biosolids Assurance Scheme and Farming Rules for Water standards, fostering strong partnerships with local farmers.
The Bioresources Operational Team ensures efficient operation across Area 1 sites, including: - Barnhurst - Monkmoor - Rushmoor - Coalport
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be the trusted specialist for mechanical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant performance:
- Install, maintain, and repair pumps, compressors, dosing systems, motors, gearboxes, and more
- Fabricate, weld, lubricate, and operate workshop machinery (e.g., lathes, drill presses)
- Diagnose faults, perform inspections, and update technical drawings using Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA)
- Manage end-to-end maintenance—from ordering parts to final installation—while supporting new process design and builds
- Monitor SCADA systems, respond to alarms, and enforce lifting operations and safety regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Bioresources, Wastewater Recycling) to meet regulatory targets
- Document maintenance records and use IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) effectively
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria
✔ Technical background with hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment ✔ Proven ability to work independently and in teams with a proactive problem-solving mindset ✔ Health and safety awareness for high-risk industrial environments—legionella control experience is a plus ✔ Experience managing contractors/suppliers and prioritizing technical tasks ✔ Proficiency with SCADA, FMEA, and Failure Mode Analysis ✔ Ability to convert diagnoses into solutions or technical updates
Preferred Traits
🔹 Strong curiosity and courage to embrace challenges 🔹 Willingness to multi-skill—expert level will open career progression opportunities 🔹 Customer service experience (to build strong supplier/agricultural community relationships)
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How We’ll Reward and Support You
Competitive Benefits
💰 Base salary: £32,573.00 per annum (noting initial saliva change for clarity) 📅 25 days holiday (+ paid bank holidays, flexible buy/sell scheme with up to 5 extra days/year) 🎉 Annual bonus (up to £1,500 subject to eligibility) 👶 Family-friendly policies: A year of paid maternity/adoption leave 💲 Award-winning pension: Matching scheme (7.5% of your contribution, up to 15% employer contribution total) 🏭 Sharesave scheme—discounted shares in Severn Trent plc 🚗 Electric vehicle scheme plus retail offers for eligible staff 🤝 Development opportunities: Dedicated training via the Severn Trent Academy 🦸 Two paid volunteering days per year
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about tackling climate challenges, growing your technical skills, and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Submit your updated CV—let’s get started together. 📱 Check your apps after the closing date when decisions are announced.
Let’s help create a healthier environment—because at Severn Trent, great people deliver results.
(Note: Salary mentioned as "38" has been clarified at the end of the listing as £32,573.)
(Full stand-by rota details will follow once you’re shortlisted.)
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