Water Service Technician​/Operative

Overview

As a Water Hygiene Operative covering the Northampton OR Oxford area, you'll play a key role in keeping our customers safe and compliant. The role will be a temporary start for the first 3-6 months, transitioning into a permanent role.

• Taking ownership of a single site in Northampton or Oxford, 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.
• UK driving licence required.

• 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.

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.

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

• 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%, 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 dependents 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.