Water Hygiene Engineer

Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Bristol, Bath & South West / South Coast
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start: Immediate opportunities available

Example Recruitment Group is working with an established and growing Water Hygiene and Legionella compliance company that is looking to recruit 2–3 Water Hygiene Engineers across the South West.

The main focus will be around Bristol and Bath, with travel across the wider South and South Coast depending on client requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Water Hygiene Engineers, but our client is equally interested in people with a commercial plumbing or similar mechanical background who have the right attitude and are keen to develop a long-term career within the Water Hygiene and Legionella industry.

Full training can be provided for candidates who have the right transferable skills and approach.

The Role

As a Water Hygiene Engineer, you will work across a range of commercial and secure client environments, including MOD and Naval sites, carrying out planned Water Hygiene and Legionella compliance works.

Your responsibilities will include:

Temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems

Water sampling and collection

TMV inspection, servicing and failsafe testing

Showerhead cleaning and disinfection

Cold Water Storage Tank inspections

Tank cleaning and disinfection

Flushing of little-used outlets

Calorifier inspections and temperature checks

Basic remedial plumbing works where required

Completing accurate site documentation and compliance reports

Identifying defects and potential remedial works

Working in accordance with ACoP L8, HSG274 and relevant Water Hygiene guidance

Maintaining a professional approach when working on sensitive and secure client sites

Travelling throughout Bristol, Bath, the South West and South Coast as required

The Candidate

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have previous experience as a:

Water Hygiene Engineer / Technician

Legionella Technician

Water Treatment Engineer

Commercial Plumber

Maintenance Plumber

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Previous Water Hygiene experience would be advantageous; however, it is not essential for the right candidate.

Our client is particularly interested in people who are reliable, professional and have a good attitude. If you have previous commercial plumbing experience and are happy to learn, they are willing to provide the training and development required to move into Water Hygiene.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of some of the client sites, including MOD and Naval environments, successful candidates will need to be suitable for enhanced security vetting.

This may include:

Enhanced DBS checks

Security Clearance (SC)

Additional client or site-specific security checks

Existing SC Clearance or Enhanced DBS would be advantageous, although candidates who are eligible to obtain the required clearance will also be considered.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

Have previous Water Hygiene, plumbing or mechanical experience

Have a good practical understanding of commercial water systems

Be willing to undertake additional Water Hygiene and Legionella training

Have a positive, professional and reliable attitude

Be comfortable working independently and managing a mobile workload

Be happy travelling across the South West and South Coast

Be comfortable working within MOD, Naval and other secure environments

Hold a full UK driving licence

Be able to pass the necessary background and security checks

Development Opportunities

The business is continuing to grow its presence across the South and is looking for people who want to develop with them.

There will also be future opportunities within Legionella Risk Assessment, making this a particularly good opportunity for engineers who want to broaden their technical knowledge and progress their career within Water Hygiene and Legionella compliance.

Immediate opportunities are available for 2–3 engineers across the Bristol, Bath and wider South West region.

If you're an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer or come from a commercial plumbing background and would like to move into the industry, we'd be keen to hear from you.