Water Hygiene Engineer

Job Details

Title: Service Engineer / Water Hygiene Engineer

Department: Operations

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Salary: Dependent on experience

With over 30 years of industry experience, this company specialises in water treatment and hygiene. They are now offering an exciting opportunity for a Service Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Job Overview

The Service Engineer will carry out water hygiene and treatment tasks for a variety of clients across London and the South. Responsibilities include water sampling, TMV servicing, temperature monitoring, tank cleaning, domestic service disinfection, showerhead descaling, and closed system testing.

Key Responsibilities

Conducting water hygiene and treatment services for a wide range of water systems and equipment.

Assisting with the commissioning of water treatment equipment.

Ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and Health and Safety standards, as well as company codes of practice.

Maintaining clear communication with both the operations team and clients, providing updates on job progress and reporting issues promptly.

Additional Responsibilities

Producing detailed reports on work completed.

Supervising and providing training for junior engineers and graduates.

Identifying opportunities for additional remedial work or potential new leads for the company.

Staying up to date with current water hygiene practices, legislation, and treatment products, and recommending training where necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge of water treatment equipment such as water softeners, chlorine dioxide units, UV systems, and chemical dosing plant is beneficial.

Basic understanding of HSG274 and ACOP L8 is preferred, though full training will be provided.

Plumbing or electrical qualifications or experience are highly desirable.

Competence in using computers, particularly Word and Outlook.

Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent).

At least 2 years of practical site experience is advantageous.

Excellent planning, organising, and communication skills.

A full valid UK driving licence is required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

Highly motivated, dynamic, and hardworking, with a drive to exceed targets.

Customer-focused, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and respect.

A team player who can also work independently when needed.

Flexible and willing to meet deadlines, even if it means going the extra mile to satisfy customer needs.

Ideally based within 40 miles of the office, though this is open to discussion.

Package and Benefits

22 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.

Company van and fuel card provided.

Laptop and mobile phone supplied.

Company bonus scheme.

Long service award scheme.

Training opportunities available.

Career progression and development potential.

Additional Information

Standard working hours: 40 hours per week on-site.

Weekend work rota: 1 in 3, paid as additional overtime + door to door travel time.

Immediate start available.

Full training provided where necessary.