Graduate technology programme

Taking care of 'one of life's essentials' – it's our purpose and we want you to be part of it. Supplying wholesome drinking water, treating wastewater and recycling this back to the environment responsibly is no mean feat. We serve around 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales and unlike other businesses, our delivery is non-negotiable. It's a matter of life. Many of our employees are also our customers, so we truly take pride in what we do! Employing people from across our communities and beyond, Severn Trent is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be 'Wonderfully You' and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations. Our Technology Graduate Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You'll have the opportunity to solve business challenges during technology incidents and providing tech solutions for our colleagues. The programme will give you the opportunity to learn how to support and deliver technology change through unique placements to give you exposure to different teams in Technology. A day in the life of a Technology Graduate at Severn Trent involves a dynamic and fast pace environment. The day usually starts with a stand up to provide an update on incomplete tasks and setting priorities for that day. Depending on the placement, usually the day will consist of engaging in agile project work focusing on tasks like: Software development Data analysis Problem solving Communicating with Stakeholders In addition to daily tasks there are plenty of opportunities to expand your network through social events and engagement activities across the department, this is vital for successful collaboration with cross-functional teams within technology. You'll spend time supporting our programmes and teams in the delivery of technology standards and solutions and will gain experience in how to produce insights to provide confidence in making great business decisions. You'll also learn about different aspects of our business whilst working on a range of projects which will help address real life challenges and drive tangible change. The aim of the programme is to create a pathway and give you the necessary tools to become a future leader within our technology teams. Furthermore, the programme is designed to enhance your critical thinking, leadership, and strategic thinking, as well as giving you the opportunity to showcase your creativity and really add value in shaping our future direction.

Severn Trent is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be 'Wonderfully You' and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations.