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Job Title: Water Hygiene Operative

Posted Date: 8 Jan 2026
Closing Date: 21-Jan-25
Location: Cambridgeshire
Company: Severn Trent Services
Department: Aqualytix
Salary: up to £28,000 dependent on experience

Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services, a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We monitor and look after our legionella control and water treatment services and are now recruiting for a Water Hygiene Operative to join the team, supporting the Cambridgeshire area. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. Diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you.

• Taking ownership of a single site in Northampton, ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Carrying out legionella monitoring tasks in line with ACoP L8 guidelines
• Offering technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues when needed
• Conducting dynamic risk assessments to maintain safe working conditions
• Championing health and safety standards while working in the field

We value attitude and willingness to learn above all. If you share our values, demonstrate positive behaviours, and have a strong desire to develop your skills, we’ll provide full training—even if you have no prior experience in the industry. Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets and experience, but we value character, positivity, and a caring attitude just as much.

• Water Hygiene Knowledge: Experience in water hygiene practices and compliance
• TMV Servicing: Familiarity with servicing and maintaining Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs)
• Understanding of Water Systems: Knowledge of both domestic and industrial water systems
• Tech‑Savvy: Comfortable using computers and smartphones for reporting and operational tasks

• Salary range of up to £28,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance, eligible from 2024
• Leading pension scheme – double contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%, that’s a 22.3% pension)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP for any employee under 18
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Offers and savings with high street retailers
• Flexi‑benefits to suit the needs of you and your family
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

If your curiosity has been piqued and you’re wanting to find out more, search on social media. Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date. Apply now.