Water Hygiene Engineer

212 Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tablet

Rewards platform

Ongoing, industry recognised training

Job summary

212 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer/Technician to join our client’s busy team in the United Kingdom. The role involves fieldwork, logging tasks, routine monitoring in line with ACoP L8, sampling, flushing, cleaning outlets, taking temperatures, inspecting tanks, and TMV servicing.

The candidate should have previous water hygiene experience, a valid UK driving licence, the ability to pass a DBS check, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in water hygiene or similar role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must pass a DBS check.
• Experience with monitoring and sampling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Log admin tasks and paperwork (tablet provided).
• Perform routine monitoring in line with ACoP L8.
• Collect water samples from customer premises.
• Execute low use outlet flushing.
• Clean and descale shower heads and taps.
• Take water temperatures from outlets.
• Inspect water tanks.
• Conduct analysis from closed water systems.
• Service thermostatic mixing valves (TMV).
• Carry out localised disinfection of outlets.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer/Water Hygiene Technician to join our clients busy team on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the role will involve:

• Complete admin tasks to log work (tablet will be provided)
• Routine monitoring in line with ACoP L8
• Collection of water samples from customer premises
• Low use outlet flushing
• Clean/descale shower heads/taps
• Take water temperatures from various outlets
• Inspect water tanks
• Conduct analysis from closed water systems
• Thermostatic mixing valve servicing (TMV)
• Localised disinfection of outlets

The successful Water Hygiene Engineer/Technician will have:

• Previous experience within the role essential
• A full UK driving licence
• Must be able to pass a DBS check
• Excellent communication & problem solving skills

Previous plumbing experience would be advantageous though not essential.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
• Occasional Saturday (overtime)

Benefits:

• A company van, fuel card and tablet will be provided
• Rewards platform
• Ongoing, industry recognised training will also be provided.

212 Recruitment never charges candidates any fees for our services. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Advertised details may be subject to change based on client requirements