Trade Effluent Specialist

Trade Effluent Specialist

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.

Everything you need to know

As a Trade Effluent Technical Specialist, you'll play a vital role in protecting our sewerage network and the environment. You'll be the go to expert for advising on trade effluent discharges, working closely with customers and internal teams to assess applications, manage risks, and ensure everything meets UK regulatory requirements.

From safeguarding our treatment works to supporting sustainable business activity, your expertise will help keep our systems running safely and compliantly every day.

What you'll be doing

• Provide specialist advice on trade effluent applications and consents in line with UK legislation
• Assess the impact of discharges on sewer networks and wastewater treatment processes
• Review sampling and flow data to confirm compliance with consent conditions
• Support investigations into non compliance, pollution incidents and treatment issues
• Assess complex or higher risk trade effluent applications, including new or emerging processes
• Support the drafting, review and variation of trade effluent consents
• Carry out first level assurance and technical sign off

Working with others

You'll work closely with internal teams across Operations, Environmental Regulation and Laboratory Services, as well as external customers, regulators and contractors. This includes contributing to meetings, site visits, technical discussions and regulatory responses.

Compliance & improvement

• Provide technical input into compliance and enforcement activity
• Support incident response relating to trade effluent pollution events
• Help develop and improve technical standards, processes and guidance
• Keep up to date with legislation, industry best practice and emerging contaminants

What we're looking for

• Strong technical knowledge of trade effluent, wastewater treatment and environmental legislation
• Experience assessing industrial effluent and interpreting analytical data
• Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to different audiences
• A collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail

Inclusive Work Environment

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 ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.

What's in it for you

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, award winning training to help you reach your potential, and support looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

• Salary £35,000 - £41,000 (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
• 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 paid volunteering days per year

Next steps

We can't wait to hear from you.