Water Hygiene Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus scheme

Travel paid (door-to-door)

Overtime opportunities

Training & progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer to join a well-established water hygiene and treatment team. You will deliver essential services across commercial and public sector sites, ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry standards.

Key duties include temperature monitoring, system flushing, water sampling, maintaining TMVs, and cleaning cold water storage tanks, with training and progression opportunities on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in water hygiene or related plumbing
• Relevant water hygiene qualifications or training
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Delivering water hygiene services across client sites
• Carrying out temperature monitoring, system flushing, and water sampling
• Maintaining TMVs and carrying out minor remedial works
• Inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting cold water storage tanks and calorifiers
• Completing showerhead descaling and disinfection tasks
• Ensuring works comply with ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, and WRAS guidelines

Skills

Water hygiene knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

Water hygiene qualification/training

Job description

Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Oxford
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | 37.5 hours per week + overtime

About the Role

A well-established water hygiene and treatment company is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to join its growing team.

You will work across a range of commercial and public sector sites, carrying out both planned and reactive water hygiene duties to ensure client systems remain fully compliant with current legislation and industry standards.

What's on Offer

• Company vehicle provided
• Competitive salary package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Paid travel from door to door
• Overtime opportunities available
• Ongoing training and structured career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering water hygiene services across a variety of client sites
• Carrying out temperature monitoring, system flushing, and water sampling
• Servicing and maintaining TMVs, including minor remedial works
• Inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting cold water storage tanks and calorifiers
• Completing showerhead descaling and disinfection tasks
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, and WRAS guidelines

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within water hygiene or a related plumbing position
• Relevant water hygiene qualifications or training
• Full UK driving licence