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Severn Trent Sustainability: Water Industry Virtual Work Experience

From engineering and science to sustainability and customer service, Severn Trent’s Virtual Work Experience Programme is designed to inspire your career journey. You'll engage with our experts, tackle real-world challenges, and explore the wide range of roles within the water industry.

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Age range

Students aged 13+ that are based in Gloucestershire, The Midlands, Wales, Worcestershire and Shropshire are welcome to apply

Boost your CV

Get a certificate upon completion

Complete at your own pace

Over 7 hours’ worth of content

Programme overview

Water is all around us and is central to how we live our lives. It’s vital that the services that focus on providing clean and safe water in our homes, workplaces, and schools have people who are passionate about what they do and technology that matches their ambitions. Springpod and Severn Trent have joined up to give you access to the latest information about essential roles and responsibilities within the water industry! We’ll cover how Severn Trent plays an active role in the community and how it provides invaluable services to the region it serves, and provides a lifeline to the people it supports. From covering innovative STEM roles to giving you an insight into exciting business and operations roles, you’ll learn more about what it’s really like to work for Severn Trent.

What's included

This programme will cover the variety of different roles and opportunities available at Severn Trent, with a focus on STEM, business and operations. It'll give you an insight into the wonderful things they do - from providing affordable water to protecting some of the biggest nature projects in the UK, whilst showcasing some of the integral roles along the way. You’ll discover more about the science behind water - from the water cycle to the innovative efforts into sustainability and technology that puts Severn Trent at the forefront of STEM opportunities in the water industry!

Introduction to Severn Trent

Let us introduce you to Severn Trent and what they do, as we discover life and careers at the UK’s largest water company.

STEM at Severn Trent

What does a Severn Trent STEM career look like and how do you get a STEM role? This module will highlight the key projects, innovations and careers in this space.

Operations at Severn Trent

What do we mean by operations and what careers exist in this field? This module will see you get to grips with the ins and outs of Severn Trent’s operations division.

Business at Severn Trent

What does the business side of a water company look like? What roles exist here, and what projects are emerging? This module will reveal all the exciting innovations at play in the business world.

Getting Career-Ready

Why is employability important and what soft skills do you need? In this final module, we’ll help you get career-ready so you feel confident and capable to excel in your career.

Explore Your Future with Severn Trent

A simple sign up process

1

Register your interest

2

Be notified of placement opportunities

3

Complete online application process

Meet real people in the business, gain insights into our culture, and understand how you can be part of something meaningful.
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The benefits of our Virtual Work Experience

Stand out to employers

Gain real-world experience with Severn Trent, boosting your CV and university applications.

Build key skills

Develop industry-specific and transferable skills through hands-on tasks designed by Severn Trent.

Connect with Severn Trent

Access insights, advice, and networking opportunities with industry experts, helping shape your future career path.
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Why join?

  • Explore real roles within the water industry
  • Learn how you can make a difference through sustainability
  • Get a taste of our apprenticeship programmes

Start your journey today – tap into a career with purpose.

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FAQs

Here we can answer any questions about the experiences you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

What kinds of opportunities are available after this programme?

You’ll get a taste of what working at Severn Trent is like. From there, you can explore our apprenticeships and early careers programmes — with roles across engineering, technology, customer service, and environmental operations.

Is this programme only for people who want to be engineers?

Not at all! While we do offer exciting engineering roles, we also have careers in business, science, IT, project management, and much more.

Who can apply to Severn Trent apprenticeships?

We offer opportunities for school leavers (typically 16+) and beyond. Each programme has its own requirements, and many don't need previous experience — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, you’ll receive a certificate on completion of the virtual experience — great for your CV and future applications.

How can I find out more about working with Severn Trent?

Head over to our careers site to learn more about our values, what we offer, and how we support career growth from day one.

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