Water Hygiene Technician
Location: Southampton - Portsmouth area, up to Basingstoke & Reading (M27, M3 & M4 corridors)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Rhino Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, national air hygiene and water treatment specialist. Our client is one of the UK's longest-established providers in the sector, delivering specialist compliance services across healthcare, high-security establishments, local government, education, and commercial environments.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Technician to join their team, ideally based within the Southampton-Portsmouth region, covering sites up to Basingstoke and Reading.
The Role
This is a field-based position working across a variety of client sites throughout England. The successful candidate will carry out primarily water hygiene duties, with occasional air hygiene responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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TMV servicing and maintenance
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Down service disinfections (mains or tank-fed systems)
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Monthly water monitoring in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274, including:
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Outlet temperature checks
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Cold water tank inspections
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Hot water storage vessel inspections
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Logbook updates
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Water sampling
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Water softener servicing and disinfections
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Occasional air ventilation duties including fire damper testing
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Routine maintenance of air handling units
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
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Legionella Awareness Training / Qualification
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Minimum 2 years' experience in Water Hygiene
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance
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Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces
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Knowledge of current legislation and compliance guidance
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Strong organisational and time management skills
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Confident communicator
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Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Desirable:
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City & Guilds qualification in TMV Servicing
Benefits
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Company van (optional personal use)
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Fuel card
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Company pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Ongoing training and personalised progression plan
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33 days holiday (including Public Holidays)
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Additional leave day for your birthday
If you are an experienced Water Hygiene Technician looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable and growing organisation, apply today through Rhino Recruitment