Providing water services throughout the Severn Trent region
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.
Jamie Seymour, Operational Delivery Engineer at Severn Trent Services, has been in various roles in the group for over 34 years. His passion for football and the great outdoors has also become a bonus of working in the water industry.
Read how Jamie’s career journey began.
Our client is a utility company.
The location is a rural village in England.
The reed bed – both measure 9m x 29m – and form part of a sewage treatment works.
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.
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.
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.
We are delighted to honour Martin, whose unwavering dedication and exceptional service have been a part of our success. His journey with us has been marked by hard work, passion, and numerous contributions that have greatly enriched our team. Discover more about Martin’s time with us below.
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.
At Aqualytix, we believe in the power of mentorship to shape the future. On National Mentoring Day, we take a moment to celebrate the invaluable relationships that guide and inspire our team members. Our commitment to mentoring underlines our goal to ‘Create and invest in a diverse and talented workforce’, which is one of the five pillars of our sustainability plan. Today we’ve had the pleasure of speaking to Layla, one of our current apprentices who has shared her mentoring experience with us.
People in Severn Trent Services have begun using Waternet software – provided by RPS (a Tetra Tech company) – a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide.
Waternet now replaces multiple legacy systems to capture, organise, and present critical water usage data from the thousands of assets that Severn Trent Services operates and maintains nationwide.
