Water Hygiene Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Competitive salary package

Performance-related bonus scheme

Paid travel from door to door

Overtime opportunities available

Ongoing training and structured career

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Essex is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to join its growing team. You will work across commercial and public sector sites, carrying out planned and reactive duties to ensure client systems stay compliant with current legislation and industry standards.

Role involves temperature monitoring, flushing, sampling, TMV servicing, tank maintenance, descaling showers and ensuring work follows ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01 and WRAS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in water hygiene or related plumbing.
• Relevant water hygiene qualifications or training.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering water hygiene services across a variety of client sites.
• Carrying out temperature monitoring, system flushing, and water sampling.
• Servicing and maintaining TMVs, including minor remedial works.
• Inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting cold water storage tanks and calorifiers.
• Completing showerhead descaling and disinfection tasks.
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, and WRAS guidelines.

Skills

Water Hygiene

Education

Water hygiene training

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Essex
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | 37.5 hours per week + overtime

About the Role

A well-established water hygiene and treatment company is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to join its growing team.

You will work across a range of commercial and public sector sites, carrying out both planned and reactive water hygiene duties to ensure client systems remain fully compliant with current legislation and industry standards.

What’s on Offer

• Company vehicle provided
• Competitive salary package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Paid travel from door to door
• Overtime opportunities available
• Ongoing training and structured career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering water hygiene services across a variety of client sites
• Carrying out temperature monitoring, system flushing, and water sampling
• Servicing and maintaining TMVs, including minor remedial works
• Inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting cold water storage tanks and calorifiers
• Completing showerhead descaling and disinfection tasks
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, and WRAS guidelines

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within water hygiene or a related plumbing position
• Relevant water hygiene qualifications or training
• Full UK driving licence