Job Build Technician / Planner

Job Build Technician / Planner – Severn Trent
Location: Derby, Pride Park
Agency: Morson Talent (recruiting on behalf of Severn Trent)
Salary: £13.37 per hour (All Hours), £20.05 (Overtime & Saturday), £26.74 (Sunday & Bank Holidays)

6 month contract (with possible extension/perm roles)

About the Role
Morson Talent is excited to be recruiting on behalf of Severn Trent, one of the UK’s leading water companies, for a Job Build Technician / Planner to join their Workforce Planning & Optimisation team in Derby. Severn Trent provides essential water services to millions of households and businesses across the UK, and we’re looking for a dedicated individual to support their continued success.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring compliance and operational efficiency by creating detailed permits and work packs, setting up Severn Trent’s field teams for safe and effective emergency and planned works.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Organising and preparing all necessary job information, including arranging traffic management and securing approvals from local authorities.
• Building compliant work packs and permits that allow operational teams to conduct essential maintenance and installations with precision and care.
• Coordinating with various stakeholders such as highway authorities, field managers, planning authorities, and more, to ensure jobs are set up to be completed successfully on the first go.

Work Schedule
This position operates on an 11-week rota, including two weekends within that cycle. Shifts include:

Early Shift: 06:30 - 14:30 (2 weeks of 11)
Day Shift: 08:00 - 16:00 (7 weeks of 11)
Late Shift: 12:00 - 20:00 (2 weeks of 11)
Weekend shifts are between 06:30 – 14:30 (2 weeks of 11).

As a bonus, you’ll finish 30 minutes earlier every Friday on early and day shifts, and start 30 minutes later on Friday for late shifts. This role is based at Severn Trent’s modern Pride Park site in Derby, where you’ll enjoy free parking and excellent transport links.

What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a detail-oriented, organised, and analytical mindset. Skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Strong attention to detail to ensure permits and work packs are accurate and compliant.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with multiple stakeholders and managing expectations.
• An ability to thrive under pressure and stay adaptable, particularly for emergency situations where priorities may change quickly.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.

What’s in it for You?
Working with Severn Trent isn’t just about a job; it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company that’s passionate about their people and communities. Benefits include:

• 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Access to Severn Trent’s award-winning training and development through their ‘Academy.’
• Competitive pay rates for overtime, weekends, and bank holidays.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today with your CV. Morson Talent will be in touch to update you on the status of your application.

Discover more about life at Severn Trent by searching #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media, and see how you could be a part of their vital mission.