Water Hygiene Engineer

Job Title: Water Hygiene / Treatment Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

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

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.

• 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, HSG
  274, 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

• 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.

• 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.