Severn questions with Billy Hurst from Oren Environmental

Billy Hurst is a construction supervisor for Oren Environmental. He began working for the company over five years ago and has worked on over 80 reed beds.

He describes his role, how he came to work for Oren Environmental, and why reed bed maintenance is essential.

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Severn Trent Services donates hundreds of gifts for Christmas

Once again, the people of Severn Trent Services and Severn Trent Searches have generously donated hundreds of Christmas presents to the KidsOut charity via two Giving Trees.

KidsOut supports children who seek refuge from domestic abuse and might typically go without Christmas presents because of their circumstances.

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HANNAH AND SARAH FROM SEVERN TRENT SERVICES GO ELECTRIC!

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today. At Severn Trent Services, sustainability is central to our business and future success, and one way we intend to lower our carbon emissions is by using more sustainable transport.

Recently, Hannah and Sarah, helping us run a more sustainable business, tested the reliability of today’s more sustainable transport. In this ‘Severn Questions With…’ article, they tell us what happened.

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Severn questions with Ross for International Men’s Day

Today is International Men’s Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Positive Male Role Models’.

We met with Ross Brown, Sales Manager at Oren Environmental, who’s recently completed the Hertfordshire Half Marathon at Knebworth House.

He explained that his job involves helping organisations keep their reed beds in tip-top condition. He also talks about how the “runner’s high”—the euphoric feeling people experience after a run when the endorphins kick in—helps him perform at his best at work and home.

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Aqualytix’s journey from rebranding to triumph success in water hygiene

Two years ago, Severn Trent Services Water Hygiene rebranded to Aqualytix to better align with its future goals.

The name ‘Aqua’ signifies their expertise in water treatment and Legionella control, rooted in the water industry. ‘Lytix’ highlights their focus on leveraging data to enhance customer experiences.

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Severn Questions with Charlie Anderson from Oren Environmental

It’s Nurturing November in Severn Trent Services, where people are encouraged to take advantage of mentor sessions with the senior leadership team to help nurture their careers.

Charlie Anderson is a highly experienced water industry expert and a service delivery lead at Oren Environmental. He tells us a little about his extensive career journey so far, including what makes him tick, what ticks him off, and how he’s helped nurture the careers of people who’ve worked for him over the years.

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Severn Questions with Bhups on Diwali celebrations and reflections

As the days grow shorter and the nights cooler, millions around the world get ready to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. This beautiful festival marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Families gather to share joy, exchange gifts, and create lasting memories. We’ve had the pleasure this year to speak to one of our valued employees about how he celebrates with his family and supports his local community during Diwali.

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