Pre-Commission Flushing Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel expenses

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Career progression

25 days leave

Company pension

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Pre-Commission Flushing Engineer to join a specialist engineering business. You will carry out pre-commission cleaning and flushing of closed heating and chilled water systems on commercial projects across the UK.

The role requires travel, site reporting, and adherence to health and safety standards. A full UK driving licence is essential, with ongoing training and clear career progression into senior and technical positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in flushing and pre-commission cleaning.
• Knowledge of BG29 and BG50 guidelines.
• Understanding of COSHH and chemical handling procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-commission flushing and cleaning of closed systems
• Back flushing, system cleansing, and chemical dosing
• Operating flushing rigs, pumps, and filtration equipment
• Conducting on-site water testing and sampling
• Supporting system preparation ahead of commissioning
• Completing accurate reports and documentation
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures and industry standards
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and commissioning engineers on-site

Skills

Flushing

Pre-commission cleaning

Communication

Organisation

Travel willingness

On-site work

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Flushing rigs

Pumps

Filtration equipment

Job description

Pre-Commission Flushing Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Midlands (Flexible Base) – UK-Wide Travel Required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Commission Flushing Engineer to join a growing and well-respected specialist engineering business. Working on commercial projects across the UK, you will be responsible for carrying out pre-commission cleaning and flushing of closed heating and chilled water systems.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and travel expenses provided
• Overtime opportunities available
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression into senior and technical positions
• Exposure to a variety of high-profile commercial projects nationwide
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

Key duties include:

• Pre-commission flushing and cleaning of closed systems
• Back flushing, system cleansing, and chemical dosing
• Operating flushing rigs, pumps, and filtration equipment
• Conducting on-site water testing and sampling
• Supporting system preparation ahead of commissioning
• Completing accurate reports and documentation
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures and industry standards
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and commissioning engineers on-site

Essential requirements

• Experience in flushing and pre-commission cleaning
• Knowledge of BG29 and BG50 guidelines
• Understanding of COSHH and chemical handling procedures
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel and stay away when required