Electrical Maintainer Review

My role is an electrical engineer which means when I am based at site I will be given 'tickets' to go and either calibrate a monitor to ensure it still works or generally fix anything that may be causing issues on the site whether it is a water quality issue or a general problem.

During the time I have been here which is just over a year and a half now I have learnt a lot about what actually goes into making wholesome water and also how many people it take to get it to your door. learning all the electrical knowledge as well translates brilliantly in to real life and can be great to help other people out.

During my time with severn trent it has been excellent. the people are nothing but helpful when on site and will offer you anything you need to help you progress. however the training college EEF is a bit of a shambles and they treat everyone like a school and treat you as such even though you are an adult and it doesn't feel very professional

the organisation that you have is very much down to yourself the work is set and then you have a lot of freedom on how that is completed and I find this very helpful. the college sometimes don't issue enough time it feels for some units for you to take all the knowledge in but in general it works.

I can say nothing but praise about the support I have received. if I needed anything I got it. if it meant tools, PPE, training courses, help understanding anything that is asked of you. it almost feels as if no isn't an option and they will always try their best.

when the training provider has set our work and we are back at site it almost feels that you have no more communication with them until you are back. I wouldn't say they are helpful when you are on site but they are struggling with staff so maybe some consistency may help them.

the training provider does help us with a basic understanding of the general role however it seems as if severn trent I neglected there as none of the tutors have experience in the water industry and this shows. but for building a stable foundation of knowledge and then learning the rest on site is a good balance.

there are constant school events that we can attend to attract the next years cohorts but as far as I am aware there isn't anything official that you can go to. obviously that if you become close with your colleagues there's nothing to stop you going out with them after work.

Yes

it is a well paid job and you receive good qualifications for what is a very relevant subject. even if you wanted to leave severn trent to join another company you could with the qualifications I wouldn't as I believe the company is great to work for and the benefits are also awesome.

don't hold your breath. it very hard to get in and they only take the best. however is you do manage to get in you wont regret a moment as it is a brilliant place to work and brilliant people around you. and even if you don't get in try again next time or keep your eye open for other jobs within STW.