Service Engineer – Water Hygiene & Water Treatment

Service Engineer – Water Hygiene & Water Treatment

Location :
London & South (site-based)

Salary : £28,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Employment Type

:
Permanent, Full-Time

Department :
Operations

Reports To :
Engineering / Operations Manager

An established and reputable water hygiene and water treatment provider is seeking a Service Engineer to join its growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in water hygiene, water treatment, or building services who is looking to develop their technical skills and progress within a supportive, long-term role.

The position is field-based and will involve working across a variety of commercial and industrial client sites throughout London and the South.

You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of water hygiene and water treatment services, ensuring client systems remain compliant with current legislation and best practice.

Duties will include routine planned maintenance, compliance tasks, remedial works, reporting, and supporting commissioning activities where required.

• Carry out water hygiene and water treatment works across domestic and commercial water systems
• Temperature monitoring, flushing, and compliance checks
• Water sampling and testing
• TMV servicing and maintenance
• Tank cleaning, disinfection, and chlorination
• Descaling of outlets and shower heads
• Closed system testing
• Assist with commissioning of water treatment equipment where required
• Ensure full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG 274, and health & safety requirements
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and clients
• Identify potential remedial works or additional service opportunities
• Support, mentor, or assist junior engineers where appropriate
• Keep knowledge up to date with legislation, industry standards, and equipment

Essential / Desirable :

• Experience in water hygiene, water treatment, or building services
• Basic understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG 274 (training available if required)
• Plumbing and / or electrical experience (desirable but not essential)
• Experience working on-site in a field-based role
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, reporting software)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Well organised with good time management
• Full UK driving licence

• Motivated, reliable, and hard-working
• Technically minded and hands-on
• Safety-conscious with a strong compliance mindset
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Professional and customer-focused
• Flexible and willing to travel to client sites
• Keen to learn and progress within the industry

• Competitive salary £28,000 – £45,000 DOE
• Company van and fuel card
• Mobile phone provided
• Overtime and weekend rota (paid additionally)
• Company bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Long-term, stable employment within an established business

Standard working hours : 40 hours per week (site-based)

Weekend rota : approximately 1 in 3 (paid overtime)

Training provided where required

Immediate start available

Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend two interview stages