Water Hygiene Engineer

Talent Finder; Luton, Watford; In loco; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company vehicle

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Accommodation during overnight stays

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent Finder is representing a client seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer in the Luton to Watford area. This permanent, full-time role covers water hygiene servicing across client sites with travel across the South regions.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of water hygiene experience, a full UK driving licence and the ability to meet security vetting requirements. Accommodation is provided during overnight stays where needed.

Competenze

• Must have practical water hygiene experience and TMV knowledge.
• Familiarity with ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 2 required.
• Able to travel across the South, South East and South West UK.
• Capable of accurate electronic reporting on site.
• Full UK driving licence and security vetting eligibility required.

Mansioni

• Perform routine water monitoring and TMV checks.
• Carry out cleaning/descaling of showerheads and fittings.
• Sample water (Legionella and microbiology) per procedures.
• Record results and provide remedial recommendations.
• Travel to client sites and work safely under RAMS.

Conoscenze

ACOP L8 knowledge

HSG274 Part 2 knowledge

TMV servicing experience

Water hygiene experience

UK driving licence

Security clearance (CTC/SC)

Formazione

Water hygiene training

Confined-space training

Descrizione del lavoro

Water Hygiene Engineer | Luton / Watford Area | Full Time | £29,000–£35,000

Our client delivers Water Hygiene, Fire Safety and Air Hygiene Compliance services to blue-chip organisations across the UK. They are looking for an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to join their Operations Team.

The Role

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is predominantly focused on water hygiene servicing and maintenance, with the successful candidate working independently across client sites.

Candidates must be based between Luton and Watford, with no applicants based south of Luton.

The role involves travelling across the South, South East and South West, including visits to the South West a couple of times per month as part of the contract. Travel time during the working day counts towards working hours, with journeys generally limited to a maximum of two hours. Overnight stays will be at a minimum, and accommodation and meals will be covered by the company.

All work must be completed safely, professionally and in accordance with ACOP L8 (Fourth edition), HSG274 Part 2, relevantBritish Standards, company procedures and site-specific RAMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete routine hot and cold water monitoring, including temperature checks, sentinel and representative outlet monitoring, calorifier checks and cold-water storage tank inspections
• Carry out showerhead and hose cleaning and descaling, outlet flushing and other routine water hygiene control tasks
• Service, fail-safe test and record the performance of thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), including identifying faults and recommending remedial action
• Undertake water sampling in line with agreed procedures, including Legionella, microbiological and other water-quality samples where required
• Carry out plumbing and water hygiene remedial works within your competence, including replacing fittings and correcting minor defects
• Complete clear and accurate electronic job sheets, asset records, photographs, test results and remedial recommendations
• Communicate professionally with clients, site representatives and the Operations Team, escalating urgent findings promptly
• Maintain company equipment, test instruments, PPE and vehicle in good working order
• Work safely at all times and comply with company health and safety procedures, permits, risk assessments and method statements
• Travel to client sites across the South, South East and South West, including occasional overnight stays

Requirements

• Minimum of three years' practical water hygiene experience, although candidates with two years' experience may be considered if they have particularly strong TMV and plumbing experience and have worked in a similar environment
• Good working knowledge of ACOP L8 (Fourth edition) and HSG274 Part 2
• Experience servicing and fail-safe testing thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs)
• Relevant water and LA training
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to satisfy the relevant prison and security vetting requirements, as some work will be undertaken within HMP and other secure sites
• Accurate record keeping and the ability to complete electronic reports using a smartphone, tablet or laptop
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Based between Luton and Watford, not south of Luton
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role
• Existing CTC or SC security clearance
• Cold-water storage tank cleaning and disinfection experience
• Cooling-tower testing and monitoring
• Water-softener servicing
• Additional plumbing and remedial works experience
• Confined-space training and practical experience working under confined-space controls
• Additional relevant water hygiene, Legionella control, TMV, sampling, disinfection, CSCS or health and safety qualifications

What’s In It For You

• Salary of £29,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience, qualifications and overall skill set.
• Company vehicle (not available for private use)
• Company mobile phone and tablet
• Tools, PPE and uniform provided
• Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits
• Company pension
• 25 days' annual leave
• Annual salary reviews
• Company-funded accommodation and meals when overnight stays are required
• Overtime available but not compulsory
• Weekend and out-of-hours work available but not compulsory
• Travel time during the working day counts as working time

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£29,812 - £32,715 pa inc. HCA plus 15.5% R&R reviewed annually & 3% On Call payment