Water Hygiene Engineer

HVAC Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Pension

Training & Career Progression

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer to join a growing facilities management team in Harlow. You will carry out planned water hygiene inspections, monitor water temperatures, inspect storage tanks and assist with Legionella compliance across multiple client sites.

Previous water hygiene experience is advantageous but not essential as full training and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in water hygiene or related field is beneficial.
• Willingness to develop within the water hygiene industry.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Basic IT skills for service records.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections across allocated client sites.
• Complete water temperature checks and monitoring.
• Inspect and maintain water storage tanks.
• Clean and disinfect showerheads and associated water outlets.
• Undertake water sampling and assist with water hygiene compliance.
• Identify potential risks, defects and deviations, recommending corrective action.
• Ensure water systems are maintained in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG 274 and industry guidance.
• Maintain accurate site records, service reports and compliance documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients and the internal operations team.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Time management

Willingness to learn

Basic IT skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Harlow

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (Depending on Experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits: Company Vehicle, Pension, Training & Career Progression

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for a Water Hygiene Engineer to join an established and growing facilities management business, supporting the delivery of water hygiene and compliance services across a portfolio of client sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its employees, offering full training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to progress within the water hygiene and water treatment industry.

You'll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and water hygiene checks, helping ensure client water systems remain safe, compliant and free from the risks associated with Legionella.

Previous water hygiene experience would be beneficial, but it's not essential. Candidates with a background in plumbing, facilities maintenance or general building services who are keen to develop a career in water hygiene are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections across allocated client sites.
• Complete water temperature checks and monitoring.
• Inspect and maintain water storage tanks.
• Clean and disinfect showerheads and associated water outlets.
• Undertake water sampling and assist with water hygiene compliance.
• Identify potential risks, defects and deviations, recommending corrective action where required.
• Ensure water systems are maintained in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG 274 and relevant industry guidance.
• Maintain accurate site records, service reports and compliance documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients and the internal operations team.
• Ensure all scheduled maintenance and contractual requirements are completed.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in water hygiene, plumbing, facilities maintenance or building services would be advantageous.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the water hygiene industry.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to complete service records.
• A professional attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

What’s On Offer?

• Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
• Overtime opportunities, including occasional weekend work.
• Company pension scheme.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Employee-owned business, allowing employees to benefit from future company success.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Access to over 250 employee perks, discounts and exclusive offers.
• Dedicated wellbeing programmes and employee recognition schemes.

Career Progression

This is a business that actively encourages internal progression. Following your first year, you'll receive a tailored Personal Development Plan to help develop your skills and career.

Potential progression routes include Water Treatment Engineer, Water Hygiene Plumber, Legionella Risk Assessor, Team Leader and Regional Operations Management.

Interested?

If you're currently working in water hygiene, plumbing or facilities maintenance and are looking for your next opportunity, we'll love to hear from you.