Bio Solids Compliance 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.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Want to do the best work of your life? Playing your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

Which is why we always growing on our already successful relationship built within the farming and agricultural industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our Bioresources business. You will help manage the recycling of around 550,000 tonnes of biosolids and 50,000 tonnes of clarification sludge annually to agricultural land or other disposal outlets under a strict regulatory framework. You’ll also ensure that all aspects of the operation are performed safely and compliant with the relevant legislation, codes of practice and assurance scheme.

So, are you a Biosolids Compliance Technician who has who has a proactive mindset to drive our business forward and the ability to communicate with a variety of different people including colleagues, farmers and contractors?

Well, if you are, read on.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Your key accountabilities in helping us will be:

• You’ll ensure that all operational activities are undertaken within budgetary targets and regulatory / code of practice / assurance scheme requirements
• Using your knowledge and experience to manage the creation of contracts, Field Risk Assessments and Authorisations and entry in BIO in a professional and timely manner
• You’ll liaising with our Field Liaison Officers and colleagues from Bioresources Operations and Process to manage a sustainable landbank, site stocks, recycling and spreading activities
• You’ll also be participating in projects and improvement activities to improve and maintain biosolids quality and operations using SBF tools and practices
• Undertake audits on sites & fields sites to ensure compliance with regulations and ST policies and procedures.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity, and a caring attitude in equal weight.

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Restless spirits who are ready to be part of something bigger, who care, who really care... because when you really care, you’ll go above and beyond. When you really care you don’t just talk about it, you do more.

Aside to being a great fit for our team, you’ll ideally have knowledge of agricultural and bioresources processes. You’ll have experience in communicating with people at all levels in person and remotely with the ability to offer alternative solutions. You’ll also be computer literate and able to use technology and software such as GISST Mapping and MS Office.

As travel for this role is required, you’ll need to hold a full UK driving licence.

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 employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.

We do more, because we care.

Aside to being a great fit for our team, you’ll have experience in communicating with people at all levels in person and remotely with the ability to offer alternative solutions. You’ll also be computer literate and able to use technology and software such as GISST Mapping and MS Office. Ideally have knowledge of agricultural and bioresources processes but we can provide the training and experience you’ll need for the right candidate.

As travel for this role is required, you’ll need to hold a full UK driving licence.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.  Here’s some of our favourites:

• Salary paying circa £52,000 plus monthly car allowance
• 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 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’
• Family friendly policies

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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