Water Treatment Engineer

Water Treatment Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Up to £35,000 + Company Vehicle + Pension + Mobile Phone

Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working in partnership with one of our established clients to recruit an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to join their growing team based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected business delivering water treatment and Legionella compliance services across the healthcare, commercial and industrial sectors. The role offers a varied workload, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to work within a supportive and professional team.

The Role

As a Water Treatment Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of water treatment services across heating, chilled, hot and cold water systems. The role will focus heavily on pre-commission cleaning, closed system water treatment, chemical dosing, monitoring and ongoing maintenance, ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently and remain fully compliant with current industry standards.

You will also support Legionella control programmes, carrying out monitoring, remedial works and advising clients on maintaining safe water systems.

Key Responsibilities

Closed System Water Treatment

• Carry out water sampling and analysis on closed-loop systems, including pH, conductivity, inhibitor levels and microbiological testing.
• Monitor corrosion, glycol levels, TDS and oxygen levels to maintain system performance.
• Apply and maintain appropriate chemical treatment programmes, including inhibitors, biocides and dispersants.
• Service and maintain chemical dosing equipment and automated dosing systems.
• Carry out pre-commission cleaning, remedial flushing and chemical cleaning of heating and chilled water systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues including corrosion, low inhibitor levels, sludge build-up and microbiological contamination.
• Inspect and maintain filters, strainers, expansion vessels and associated plant.
• Produce accurate service reports and provide recommendations for system improvements.
• Ensure all work complies with BSRIA, BSI and HSE guidance.

Legionella Control

• Collect water samples for laboratory analysis.
• Inspect water tanks, calorifiers and associated systems.
• Carry out cleaning, disinfection, descaling and flushing of water systems.
• Maintain water softeners, filtration equipment and dosing systems.
• Ensure compliance with ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance.
• Advise clients on corrective actions and ongoing compliance.
• Respond to non-compliant sampling results and undertake remedial disinfection where required.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure safe handling of chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience within water treatment and Legionella control.

Proven experience in pre-commission cleaning, chemical dosing and closed system water treatment.

Experience carrying out hot and cold-water system disinfection.

Good understanding of dosing equipment, water softeners and filtration systems.

Legionella Awareness (ACoP L8 & HSG274).

BSRIA BG29 & BG50 knowledge or certification.

COSHH awareness.

Confined Space and Working at Height certification (desirable).

First Aid, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications (desirable).

Full UK Driving Licence.

Package & Benefits

Basic salary up to £35,000.

Company vehicle.

Mobile phone.

Pension scheme.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Ongoing training and career development.

Supportive management team and excellent long-term career prospects.

If you're an experienced Water Treatment Engineer looking to join a reputable company offering a varied role, excellent support and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Example Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.