Young Person Operational, Work Experience Placement - Derby, 20th-23rd July 2026

This placement gives you the chance to experience the day-to-day work of our operational teams and see how we keep essential services running for our communities. You'll have the opportunity to shadow a site operator at a sewage treatment works, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at how we treat wastewater and protect the environment. You'll learn how different processes work together to keep everything running safely, efficiently, and in line with strict environmental standards. This is a hands-on and practical experience where you'll observe real operations, understand how issues are identified and resolved, and see the important role these sites play in everyday life. You'll also gain insight into how teams work together to monitor performance, carry out maintenance, and ensure everything is operating as it should. Throughout your placement, you'll build your understanding of health and safety on site, how large-scale processes are managed, and the skills needed to work in an operational environment. By the end, you'll have a clearer picture of what it's like to work in operations and the impact this work has on keeping water clean and communities safe.

Young people aged 14-18 who are interested in gaining hands-on experience of the world of work and exploring future career opportunities. This placement is ideal for those who are curious, willing to learn, and keen to build confidence in a professional environment. Whether you already have a career in mind or are still exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to try something new, develop key skills, and get a real insight into how teams work day to day. No previous experience is needed-just a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved!,

• Communication - Talking and listening clearly
• Work collaboratively - Within a team
• Creative Problem Solving - Thinking through challenges
• Self-management - being able to plan and adapt
• Confidence - Sharing your ideas and asking questions, Practical skills you can use in school, future jobs, and everyday life
• Confidence in communicating your ideas and working as part of a team
• A clearer understanding of different career paths in Severn Trent and where you could fit
• Great examples and stories to stand out in interviews or on your CV
• The chance to build connections with people already working in the industry