Water Hygiene Operative

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Posted Date: 24 Nov 2025

Posting End Date: 7 Dec 2025

Location: Northamptonshire

Company: Severn Trent Services

Department: Aqualytix

Salary: Up to £28,000 (dependent on experience)

Employment type: Full‑time

Join Our Team as a Water Hygiene Operative

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.

Everything You Need to Know

As a Water Hygiene Operative based at our Northampton site, you’ll play a key role in keeping our customers safe and compliant.

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include

• 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

No driving licence required – this role is based at one location. You’ll just need to make your own way to and from site.

What You’ll Bring For The Role

Key Skills & Experience (Nice to Have)

• 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

What We’re Really Looking For

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.

We value character, positivity and a caring attitude just as much.

What’s In It For You

• Salary range of up to £28,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance (eligible from 2024)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• ShareSave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP for any of your dependants under 18
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your well‑being
• A whole host of 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

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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