Service Technician

Severn Trent Water; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider is seeking a Water Hygiene Operative to support the Cambridgeshire area. In this role, you'll ensure customers' safety and compliance through tasks such as legionella monitoring and risk assessments. We're looking for individuals who possess a willingness to learn and have relevant water hygiene knowledge. This role offers a salary of up to £28,000 and a range of strong benefits including a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Salary up to £28,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to 15%

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

High street retailer offers

Flexi-benefits

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Experience in water hygiene practices and compliance is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a single site in Northampton.
• Carry out legionella monitoring tasks according to ACoP L8 guidelines.
• Offer technical support and guidance.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments.
• Champion health and safety standards.

Skills

Water Hygiene Knowledge

TMV Servicing

Understanding of Water Systems

Tech-Savvy

Job description

Salary (£): up to £28,000 dependant 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.

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.

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 covering the Cambridgeshire area, 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

Uk driving licence required

What You’ll Bring to 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.

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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

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.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent Services family:

• 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 dependence 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

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.

If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!