Water Hygiene Operative

Company: Severn Trent Services

Department: Aqualytix

Location: Oxford

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

Posted Date: 8 Jan 2026

Posting End Date: 30- Jan – 26

Water Hygiene Operative

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 Oxford area. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to 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. There really is something for everyone here.

Everything You Need to Know

As a Water Hygiene Operative, you will deliver a high level of customer service whilst meeting health & safety compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Overseeing multi‑site visits across diverse geographic locations.
• Carrying out monitoring and associated tasks in line with ACoP L8 when required.
• Providing support to both customers and colleagues with technical input where required.
• Carrying out Hazard/Risk assessments as required on each individual site.
• Maintaining safety standards in the field.

In this role you’ll be starting from home, with travel across your allocated region as required in one of our company vans. Therefore you will need a full UK driving licence.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience of TMV servicing.
• Knowledge of both domestic and industrial water systems.
• Computer & smart‑phone literacy.

However we will consider those who do not have experience based on transferable skills. Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

What’s In It For You

• Salary 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%, that’s right 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 of your dependants under 18.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• 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.

What’s 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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