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Young Person Engineering, Work Experience Placement -Derby, 16th-19th February 2026

CompanySEVERN TRENT
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Participants will learn how engineers design and improve water networks, focusing on hydraulic principles and technology. They will also engage in teamwork and problem-solving activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3817
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Water is wonderful. Without it we’d be lost. With it, everything’s possible. For every toothbrush, for every loo flushed. For the hot showers, the cool drinks, the cups of tea. But it’s not just at the heart of our homes. It’s at the heart of everything; our schools, our businesses, our hospitals. Saving lives, helping communities thrive. We’re Severn Trent, a diverse and amazing group of people who want to keep it that way. We bring you clean water and we take it away safely too. But it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: not just talking, but going over and above. Stepping up and rolling our sleeves up. It’s because we care. Not only about our water but our corner of the country. And we care for our amazing people who make all this possible. Don’t just take our word for it; we’re a Glassdoor Top 50 Company – one of the best employers in the UK right now. At Severn Trent, we do more, because we care.
About the Role

 

 

Student Engineering, Work Experience Placement –Derby, 16th-19th February 2026  

 

 

Location:  Severn Trent Centre, Raynesway West Service Road Derby DE21 


Date – Monday 16th – Thursday 19th February 2026 (4-days)  

 

 

Who it's for: Young individuals between 14 and 18 years old, who are interest in work experience  

 

 

What’s This All About? 

 

 

Interested in how water gets to homes and businesses? In this placement, you’ll learn how engineers design and improve water networks. You’ll see how we use hydraulic principles to create solutions that supply clean water to new developments and keep existing networks running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore engineering design, problem-solving, and how technology helps maintain essential services. 

 

 

What You’ll Learn: 

 

 

  • Communication – Talking and listening clearly 

 

  • Teamwork – Working with others to get things done 

 

  • Problem Solving – Thinking through challenges 

 

  • Confidence – Sharing your ideas and asking questions 

 

  • Time Management – Staying organised and focused 

 

  • Organisation – Keeping things tidy and on track 

 

 

 

Who Will Support You? 

 

 

You’ll be guided by friendly staff who will help you settle in, answer your questions, and make sure you get the most out of your time with us. 

 

 

 

What You’ll Take Away: 

 

 

By the end of your placement, you’ll have: 

 

  • A better idea of what it’s like to work in a professional environment 

 

  • New skills you can use in school and future jobs 

 

  • Great experiences to talk about in interviews or on your CV 

 

 

 

Important Notice – Research Trial Participation 

 

 

This work experience opportunity is part of a research trial being conducted by Severn Trent in partnership with Ipsos and the Youth Futures Foundation. The trial aims to understand how work experience impacts young people’s skills and future career outcomes. By applying for this placement, you are also consenting to take part in the research trial. This involves your application data being used for research purposes and you may be invited to complete short surveys or interviews (participation in these is optional).  

 

If you are under 16 years old, you must upload a signed parental consent form with your application for it to be considered.  

 

You will be asked to confirm you have attached your parental consent in the application, Consent will be verified and check before approving your eligibility  

 

See website for additional information, you must consent to take part in our work experience programme. 

Key Skills
CommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingConfidenceTime ManagementOrganisation
Categories
EngineeringEducationEnvironmental & Sustainability