Water Hygiene Engineer

Mitie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer to oversee a range of Legionella maintenance tasks. This position includes sampling, cleaning, and testing water systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in compliance servicing or water treatment but those with related experience are also encouraged to apply. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in delivering high-quality service to clients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Compliance Servicing or related fields is essential.
• Website maintenance skills desired for effective job execution.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine monitoring tasks in compliance with guidelines.
• Communicate daily with service department regarding task efficiency.
• Maintain customer water log books and documentation.
• Communicate daily with the service department regarding task efficiency.

Skills

Compliance Servicing

Legionella Monitoring

Water Treatment

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft programmes

Tablets / mobile devices

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Water Hygiene Engineer to complete a range of Legionella maintenance PPMs, remedial cleaning, sampling, chemical testing, minor plumbing and electro / mechanical tasks to meet clients' requirements. We welcome applicants with limited or no direct experience, provided they have relevant experience in similar fields. Are you a person who can deliver a high quality of service, with a keen eye for detail?

Main Duties

• Completion of routine monitoring tasks in line with the Approved Code of Practice L8. This is a mobile role, travelling to client sites and completing the necessary tasks to maintain compliance.
• To be an ambassador for Mitie whilst visiting customers sites.
• Maintain our customer's water log books and complete the necessary documentation in accordance with current guidelines and company policy.
• To take a variety of water samples from multiple sector properties and document these samples in line with company procedures.
• Carry out water system clean and disinfections in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice L8 and company procedures.
• Testing, servicing and maintaining of thermostatic mixing valves and basic plumbing works where required.
• The ability to complete works on heating and chilled water systems and chlorine dioxide systems is desirable but not essential.
• To communicate on a daily basis to the service department that all tasks are carried out efficiently.
• Maintain adequate stocks of chemicals and materials as necessary.
• Ensure that any equipment that you are responsible is kept clean and is properly maintained.
• Are you able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers of Mitie?
• Can you take a personal responsibility for your own health and safety and the safety of those around you? You will be required to follow safety procedures as per company policy and any site-specific or additional client requirements.
• Completing any reasonable task requested by your manager and / or the business.

What we are looking for

• Someone with previous experience within Compliance Servicing, Legionella Monitoring or Water Treatment is essential.
• We welcome applicants with limited or no direct experience, provided they have relevant experience in similar fields.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of maintaining water systems is desirable.
• Basic IT skills, including the use of tablets / mobile devices and Microsoft programmes are necessary.
• The ability to communicate efficiently and effectively is required in every part of this role.
• You will be required to work alone and as part of a team and should thrive in both environments.
• Are you someone who is organised and can manage their time effectively?
• Do you have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines?
• We need engineers who can deliver a very high quality of service, ensuring customer satisfaction.