Water Hygiene Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days annual leave

AVIVA pension

Funded training

Professional development

Industry qualifications

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer based in Leeds to join its Water Compliance team. The role focuses on monitoring and improving water systems, with opportunities to broaden technical expertise.

You will inspect and test hot and cold-water services, perform sampling, and maintain records while liaising with clients to provide actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experienced Water Hygiene Engineer with knowledge of ACoP L8 and HSG274.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with commercial hot and cold-water systems.
• Legionella qualifications/training desirable.
• Experience in healthcare or industrial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hot and cold-water systems and identify potential risks.
• Complete routine temperature monitoring and water sampling.
• Inspect and clean water storage tanks, showers and outlets.
• Carry out flushing, TMV servicing and remedial water hygiene works.
• Undertake chlorination and disinfection works where trained.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and compliance documentation.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to clients.

Job description

Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Leeds

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Company Van & Benefits

A growing water compliance business is looking for an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to join its Water Compliance team.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer looking to broaden their technical expertise or a Risk Assessor seeking a more varied operational position.

Company Benefits

• Salary up to £32,000.
• Company van.
• 25 days annual leave.
• AVIVA pension.
• Funded training and professional development.
• Industry qualifications and career progression.
• Supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect hot and cold-water systems and identify potential risks.
• Complete routine temperature monitoring and water sampling.
• Inspect and clean water storage tanks, showers and outlets.
• Carry out flushing, TMV servicing and remedial water hygiene works.
• Undertake chlorination and disinfection works where trained.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and compliance documentation.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to clients.

Requirements

• Previous Water Hygiene Engineer, Legionella Risk Assessor or combined experience.
• Strong knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 and Legionella control.
• Experience with commercial hot and cold-water systems.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant Legionella qualifications/training desirable.
• Experience in commercial, healthcare or industrial environments is advantageous.