Water Hygiene & Plumbing Engineer

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday - 08:00
-17:00.

£15.86 per hour.

Free car parking.

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We are seeking a qualified and experienced Water Hygiene & Plumbing Engineer to join our engineering team based at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT
. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a structured and professional environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality water hygiene and plumbing services in line with contractual KPIs and compliance standards. Reporting to the Water Technical Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring service standards set out in the Service Level Agreement are achieved, maintained, and continuously improved across the assigned operational area.

• Delivering water hygiene Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and emergency works in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Carrying out reactive plumbing maintenance as required.
• Working in full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG
  274 Parts 2 & 3, HTM 04-01, BS 8558, and BS 8680.
• Managing a varied workload effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting operational deadlines.
• Completing weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets.
• Conducting temperature monitoring of hot and cold-water systems.
• Undertaking microbiological and chemical water sampling.
• Performing TMV servicing (minor and full).
• Descaling and maintaining showers and spray taps.
• Conducting water storage tank inspections and compliance checks.
• Servicing filtration systems.
• Purging and maintaining expansion vessels, calorifiers, and water heaters.
• Undertaking tank cleaning and disinfection.
• Completing plumbing remediation works including leak repairs, drainage issues, and sanitary system repairs.
• Maintaining accurate records and compliance documentation.
• Supporting additional or ad-hoc services where required.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide fair supervision where required and support positive team performance.

• People Friendly, Customer service skills are essential.
• Recognised Water Hygiene qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Recognised Plumbing qualification – City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent).
• G3 Unvented Hot Water Systems certification.
• Proven experience in a Water Hygiene operational role.
• Experience in reactive plumbing maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• High attention to detail and strong compliance focus.
• Ability to prioritise, manage workload, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Held a full UK Driving license for 2 years or more.
• Must be over 25 years of age to driver company vehicle.

• Experience working within a military environment.
• Previous experience in a senior engineering role.
• Leadership capability and team supervision experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an innovative approach.

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals.
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications.
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
• Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.