Plumber/Water Treatment Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Additional annual leave

Volunteer days

Training and development

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Commercial Plumber / Water Hygiene Technician (Legionella Compliance) for a mobile role across Glasgow and the wider Central Belt. The role focuses on conducting PPM and remedial water hygiene works, with responsibilities including testing, dosing, and inspections.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified plumber with Legionella awareness, a valid driving licence, and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Plumber with essential status.
• Legionella awareness training including knowledge of regulations/byelaws, L8 ACOP, HSG274.
• Knowledge of water hygiene service delivery requirements based on HSG274 Part 2.
• Valid driving licence.
• DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and remedial water hygiene works across multiple locations.
• Perform temperature monitoring, descaling, storage tank inspections and cleans.
• Complete cooling tower cleaning and disinfection, TMV servicing, water sampling and analysis.
• Dose systems with inhibitors/biocides; conduct cooling system testing and analysis.
• Carry out steam boiler testing and associated tasks.

Skills

Qualified plumber

Legionella awareness

Water hygiene

Driving licence

Job description

Commercial Plumber / Water Hygiene Technician (Legionella Compliance) – Mobile Role – Glasgow – up to £35,000 DOE

An established facilities services company is seeking a Tierr 3 Water Hygiene Technician/Commercial plumber to join their team in a permanent, full-time mobile position. The role involves working across multiple locations throughout Glasgow and the wider Central Belt.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the technical team, schedulers, and contract administrators to efficiently deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and remedial water hygiene/treatment works.
• Carrying out temperature monitoring, showerhead descaling, cold water storage tank inspections and cleans.
• Completing cooling tower cleaning and disinfection works.
• Servicing Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
• Conducting water sampling and analysis.
• Performing LTHW system testing and analysis.
• Dosing systems with inhibitor and biocide chemicals.
• Undertaking cooling system testing and analysis.
• Completing steam boiler testing and analysis.
• Servicing water softeners and associated equipment.
• Carrying out plumbing remedial works as required.
• Ensuring all ACOP L8/site logbooks are accurate, compliant, and up to date when acting as Primary Technician.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Plumber (Essential)
• Legionella Awareness Training including knowledge of Regulations/Byelaws, L8 ACOP, HSG274 and any other relevant guidance
• Knowledge of Water Hygiene service delivery requirements based on Table 2.1 HSG274 Part 2
• Valid driving licence
• This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists therefore ability to pass is essential.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid days for volunteering or community initiatives
• Ongoing training and development, including professional qualifications and tailored learning support