Overview

An established water hygiene specialist is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer to join its operations team. This is a field-based role offering the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of client sites, ensuring water systems remain compliant, safe, and effectively maintained in line with current legislation and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on domestic and commercial water systems

• Carrying out water sampling, temperature monitoring, flushing, disinfection, and chemical treatment

• Completing remedial works including tank cleans and chlorination

• Ensuring compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, and associated water hygiene regulations

• Accurately recording site visits and works completed using internal systems

• Identifying and reporting potential system risks or non-compliance issues

• Maintaining a professional presence on client sites across healthcare, education, commercial and industrial environments

• Supporting junior engineers where required and contributing to a collaborative team culture

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience within water hygiene, water treatment, or Legionella control

• Sound knowledge of relevant water hygiene legislation and industry standards

• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with clients

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in Water Hygiene

• Full UK driving licence

• Ability to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance

• Problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to identifying improvements will be advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm)

• Paid overtime (double rate available)

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day awarded after two years' service

• Company tablet and mobile phone

• Uniform, PPE, and fully equipped tool kit provided

• Modern, fully maintained company vehicle with fuel card

• Access to recognised training and development programmes

• Private medical cover or healthcare cash plan (after qualifying period)

• Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay policies

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

• Retail and grocery discount scheme

• Structured annual performance and development reviews

• This opportunity would suit a motivated Water Treatment Engineer looking to progress within a supportive and quality-driven organisation that values compliance, professional standards, and employee development.