Trainee Water Hygiene Technician

PTSG Water Treatment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Overtime pay

Monthly bonus

Referral bonus

Paid travel time

Life assurance

Online GP access

Vivup discounts

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 24 days

Job summary

PTSG Water Treatment is seeking a field-based technician to manage a route of MoJ customer sites and ensure water safety and compliance across facilities. Training will be provided to cover field procedures, with emphasis on hands-on learning and competency-based sign-offs.

The role requires EL1/EL2 clearance, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel. Competitive package includes a company vehicle, fuel card, and potential bonus opportunities as sites vary.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance enabling work in prison sites.
• Full UK driving licence required and clean record.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in field-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated MoJ site route and visit regularly.
• Build lasting relationships with clients to ensure safety and compliance of water systems.
• Perform routine checks: monitor temperature, sample water, descale, inspect and service equipment.

Skills

EL1/EL2 clearance

UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Field-Based. Opportunities in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Leicester

Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday) - No on-call, weekends or evenings.

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum + up to 10% monthly bonus + Company Vehicle & Fuel Card. Once trained, opportunities for overtime at 1.5-2x rate.

Essentials: You must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance enabling you to work within prison sites and full UK driving licence.

A New Chapter: Join a Growing Leader

It is an incredibly exciting time to join PTSG Water Treatment. As a rapidly expanding leader in the water safety and treatment industry, we are setting new standards for excellence across the UK. With a portfolio spanning over 25,000 sites nationwide and a team of dedicated specialists operating across every sector, our growth is driven by a commitment to delivering faster, more innovative, and deeper solutions for our clients. We are not just expanding our footprint; we are evolving our capabilities and investing in the experts who make it happen. If you are looking to be part of a forward-thinking, industry-leading team where your contribution truly matters, we want you to be part of our journey.

Looking for a Career Change?

Are you currently working within a prison environment and looking for an exciting career change? To be successful, candidates must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance.

We know that transitioning into a technical field can seem daunting, which is why we provide full, comprehensive training to enable a successful and smooth career transition. No prior water hygiene experience is necessary - we will teach you everything you need to know!

Your onboarding journey will include:

• An intensive, 1-week training programme at our state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in Manchester.
• Direct, hands-on field training, pairing up with an experienced engineer for your first couple of weeks.
• Rigorous, competency-based skill sign-offs before you are cleared to attend sites independently.

What You'll Be Doing Here

You will manage a dedicated route of MoJ customer sites that you will visit on a regular basis. You'll build and maintain great relationships with your customers, ensuring their water systems are safe and compliant. You will learn to perform essential tasks, including:

• Monitor water temperature.
• Take water samples.
• Flush little used outlets.
• Descale showerheads.
• Inspect and clean water storage tanks.
• Inspect and blowdown calorifiers.
• Install and service Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
• Conduct local disinfections.

You'll learn routine monitoring tasks in line with HSG274 and ACoP L8 standards, and to use our SimPRO system to manage your workload, spot potential problems, and provide effective solutions.

Who We're Looking For

Essentials

• You must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance enabling you to work within prison sites.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Confidence working within secure prison environments, professionalism, strong communication skills when speaking with customers, a desire to work with your hands, and a willingness to travel frequently.

What we offer

• Up to £35,000 + company vehicle with fuel card
• Overtime rate 1.5-2x
• up to 10% monthly bonus when working specific sites
• Earn £500 per successful employee referral
• Paid travel time after 30 minutes
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Online GP access + prescriptions
• Vivup discount platform (gym, tech, holidays, retail & more)
• Salary sacrifice pension

You'll get 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to up to 25 days with years of service. We offer full training and continuous professional development, such as becoming a plumber, water treatment chemist, risk assessor or supervisor.

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe. Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment. With over 3,300 specialists supporting 90,000+ customers across 200,000 buildings, delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services nationwide. At PTSG, our aim is simple. To be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise. As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.