Water Hygiene Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in water systems is seeking a Remedial Plumber to join their team in Bedford. This permanent role offers competitive salary and career development opportunities. Candidates must possess a Level 2 NVQ plumbing qualification and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience working unsupervised and leading a team.
• Ability to discuss technical issues confidently.
• Capable of physical work and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing tasks including replacing ball valves, installing pipes, and tank replacements.
• Conduct water quality monitoring and inspections.
• Clean and disinfect water systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Technical ability

Education

Level 2 NVQ plumbing qualification or equivalent

Job description

Remedial Plumber

We are proud to be representing a specialist multi-disciplinary consultancy renowned for its expertise in water systems. They are looking to hire a dependable Plumber to join their experienced team!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company pension

This vibrant position offers boundless potential for career development and a diverse array of engaging sites to work on. You will benefit from valuable insights provided by market leaders. Known for their innovative approaches and dedication to environmental sustainability, their commitment to the development and nurturing of talented specialists within their team fosters a dynamic work environment, that not only enhances individual growth but also drives the organisation towards achieving its long-term ecological goals.

Requirements for applicants:

• Minimum level 2 NVQ plumbing qualification or equivalent
• Experience in demonstrating mechanical aptitude and technical ability
• Ability to solve problems and/or offer solutions.
• Experience in working unsupervised, leading a team & overcoming challenges to get the job done
• The ability to discuss technical issues with confidence and accurately record detailed engineer's reports and complete log books
• Capable of physical work, lifting, carrying and climbing
• Full UK driving license

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plumbing works including Dead end/leg removal, replacing ball valves, installing insect screens, tank vents, fitting lids, lagging, replacing TMV's, TMV inspection & servicing, replacing taps, re-routing pipework, replacing water heaters, softener installation, equipment installation, tank replacements.
• Temperature monitoring of tap outlets and tanks/cylinders
• Cleaning and disinfection of shower heads & outlets
• Visual inspections of water systems
• Water sampling
• Analysis of closed systems using a site test kit
• Chemical dosing
• Cooling tower cleans, disinfections and analysis
• Water feature analysis, sampling and C&D's
• Descaling & internal inspections of calorifiers & water heaters
• Cleaning & disinfections of pipework systems and cold water storage tanks in accordance with BS 8558:2011.
• Mains injection disinfections
• Softener servicing & disinfections

Interested in this or other roles in Water Hygiene, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.