Job Title: Water Hygiene / Treatment Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £38,000 OTE (bonus scheme) + double-time overtime

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