Lead Plumber/Water Hygiene Technician

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Lead Plumber/Water Hygiene Technician to join their dynamic Water Hygiene team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by ensuring water systems comply with safety regulations while traveling across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized plumbing qualification and expertise in Legionella control. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance and an electric car scheme, this position not only promises professional growth but also supports a commitment to sustainability and safety in the community. Join a team that values your contribution and fosters your career development.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Recognition Schemes

Family Friendly Support

Employee Benefits and Discounts App

Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced Company Pension

Qualifications

• Recognized plumbing qualification and knowledge of Legionella Control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform Legionella based plumbing work and maintenance activities.
• Conduct tank cleans, chlorination, and TMV servicing.

Skills

Water Hygiene Knowledge

Legionella Control (L8)

Plumbing Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

NVQ/C&G Plumbing Qualification

Tools

Phone Application for Service Reports

Job description

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Client:

SOCOTEC UK Limited

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Lead Plumber/Water Hygiene Technician, Competitive Salary, Field Based

Are you interested in Water Hygiene? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Lead Plumber/Water Hygiene Technician as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Lead Plumber/Water Hygiene Technician to join our Environment & Safety Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and flexible Lead Plumber/Water Hygiene Technician to join our team. As a member of the Water Hygiene team, it is key that you are able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as having the capabilities to work independently. Due to the nature of the job, travelling will be part of your day to day role. As an experienced plumber you will be involved in undertaking Legionella based plumbing work, maintenance and remedial activities across the UK.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

1. Clean and chlorination of tanks
2. Chlorination of water systems
3. TMV servicing including full servicing and fail-safe testing

The role will involve extensive travel across the UK and the successful candidate must be flexible towards hours and working away from home (accommodation and meals are paid for by the company)

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

1. Hold a recognised NVQ/C&G plumbing qualification and have knowledge of Legionella Control (L8) and HSG274
2. Communicating verbally and in writing with the client when faults have been identified
3. Producing detailed site observations based on current guidelines, legislation and best practice
4. Working in a safe manner avoiding hazards to themselves, colleagues and clients
5. Carrying out any other duty or work reasonably requested by the employer
6. Working in safety critical client sites
7. Completing service report sheets via a phone application
8. Completing water monitoring log books and visit report sheets

The role requires the applicant to have:

1. An enhanced DBS check and MoD background security check

About Water Hygiene

Our Water Hygiene team is split into two main areas: Water Hygiene and Legionella Risk assessment. Our Water Hygiene Engineers’ main focus is ensuring water systems are working in line with regulations. We assess everything from conducting tank cleans and disinfections, water temperature monitoring, shower descaling, water sampling, and TMV (thermostatic mixing valve) servicing. Our Legionella team work hard to ensure the safety of water content. We undertake risk assessments, written scheme audits, and internal quality checks, all to make sure our clients are not using a harmful water supply.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Lead Plumber/Water Hygiene Technician you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.