Armed Forces Placement Scheme - Field Operations - East

ARMED FORCES PLACEMENT SCHEME – SEVERN TRENT SERVICES – WATER SEVICES CONTRACTS Severn Trent Services – Water Services Contracts (Field Operations) - East Severn Trent Services delivers essential water and wastewater solutions across the UK, supporting critical infrastructure and some of the country’s most important clients – including the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

Our Field Operations teams play a vital role in maintaining resilient water services across defence estates, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable supply for both operational and residential environments.

With a skilled workforce and a strong safety-first culture, our people are at the heart of what we do – protecting vital assets, supporting communities and delivering high-quality service where it matters most.

This placement will be based in the East covering Norfolk and Suffolk regions.

• To quailify for this scheme you must still be serving in the military with available resettlement allowances and leave entitlements

WHY CHOOSE US? You’ve already demonstrated discipline, teamwork, and resilience – now apply those skills in a new environment, supporting critical national infrastructure.

Join a team where your experience is valued, your development is supported and your work has real purpose – helping to maintain essential water services across MOD sites and beyond.

What You Need To Know

• An up to 6-week placement opportunity within our Field Operations – Water Services Contracts team
• Placement durations can be flexible, tailored to individual circumstances and aligned with resettlement allowances and leave entitlements
• Roles based across operational regions supporting MOD and commercial water contracts (locations can be discussed to suit availability)
• Hands-on involvement in network operations, asset maintenance, compliance activities and fault response
• Exposure to leakage detection, pressure management and asset performance optimisation within secure and operational environments
• Mentorship from experienced Field Technicians and Operational Teams, STS field managers and the Severn Trent Armed forces network, all whilst working on real-world challenges to gain insight on how your skills translate.
• Access to our Learning & Development programmes and dedicated mentorship, including CV support, interview preparation and career transition guidance.

What You Will Gain

• A practical understanding of water services delivery in complex, regulated environments, including MOD infrastructure.
• Experience in maintaining and protecting critical water assets, ensuring continuity of supply and water quality compliance.
• Insight into field-based operational roles, including incident response, asset inspection and planned maintenance.
• Opportunity to build networks with industry professionals and explore future career pathways within Severn Trent Services or beyond.
• Flexible start dates offered throughout the year to support individual resettlement journeys.

CRITERIA

• This is a highly active, field-based role, with the majority of work conducted outdoors across operational sites.
• You should be comfortable working in varied environments and prepared to be on your feet for extended periods.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and strong team ethic are essential.
• A full UK driving licence is required due to travel between sites.
• Ability to utilise resettlement time or annual leave for the placement duration.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don’t miss the opportunity to take transition insights into a career supporting critical water infrastructure within national defence operations with Severn Trent Services.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• Dedicated support for to enhance a smooth military-to-civilian transition.
• Guidance on wellbeing, career development and long-term progression.
• Recognition of your skills, experience and contribution.
• Personalised follow-up and guidance throughout your application journey.