Work experience

Our office-based work experience placements span a range of areas across our support functions.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on key projects within the business whether it be Engineering Design, Data Science (AI), Data Analyst, Programme and Project Management, Office Logistics, Asset Management, Human Resourcing, Recruitment or Finance/Procurement.

This 4-day office-based placement offers students a glimpse into the heart of Severn Trent’s business operations. You'll gain experience in a professional environment, learning how different teams—from customer services and HR to sustainability and project management—work together to deliver essential water and waste services. It’s a great opportunity to explore how a large utility company operates behind the scenes.

In an operational work experience role, you’ll gain practical, technical, and hands on experience within a specialist area.

You can be involved in various teams, such as those focused on wastewater treatment, clean water production, network maintenance and leakage detection.

This 4-day work experience placement offers a practical introduction to the operational side of Severn Trent. You’ll gain first-hand experience alongside our frontline teams who are responsible for keeping water flowing and wastewater treated across our region. From visiting treatment works to learning how we monitor the water network, you'll get a valuable insight into the essential work that keeps our communities running.

Severn Trent, in partnership with Springpod, offers an engaging virtual work experience programme designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the water industry. This programme covers various roles and opportunities within Severn Trent, focusing on STEM, business, and operations.

It's a great way to explore careers in the water industry and gain valuable insights into what it's like to work for one of the UK's largest water companies.

Join us now for our Virtual work experience.