Water Hygiene Engineer

Thrive SW; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Varied workload across multiple sites

Job summary

Thrive SW is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer for a mobile role covering the M4 corridor. Salary £38-42k for 40 hours, with overtime.

Based across Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Newbury, Basingstoke and Slough, with limited trips to London. You will perform water hygiene tasks on commercial and industrial sites, in line with ACoP L8 and HSG274, inspect cold water tanks, disinfect tanks and systems, monitor temperatures, take samples, service TMVs, and keep accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in water hygiene (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of compliance and safe systems of work.
• Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally stay away.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Routine water hygiene tasks in line with ACoP L8 and HSG274.
• Cold water storage tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection.
• Tank and system disinfections (including chlorination works).
• Temperature monitoring, sampling and reporting.
• TMV servicing and general system checks.
• Closed system cleans, dosing and analysis.
• Servicing and maintenance of water softeners and RO systems.
• Maintaining accurate records using job management systems.

Skills

Water hygiene

Water softeners

RO systems

Tank disinfection

Closed-system works

Pumps/boosters

Job description

Water Hygiene Engineer

Mobile across the M4 Corridor. Salary £38‑42k based on 40 hours labour. Overtime available.

Are you a water hygiene engineer looking for a new mobile role with a growing company? This company supports various commercial facilities across the south of England and is recruiting a mobile technician to cover sites from Swindon to London. Most workdays will be in Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Newbury, Basingstoke and Slough, with limited work in London.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on role working across a variety of commercial and industrial sites, delivering high‑quality water hygiene and treatment services.

Location: ideally based in or around Swindon, Reading or Slough.

Responsibilities

• Routine water hygiene tasks in line with ACoP L8 and HSG274
• Cold water storage tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
• Tank and system disinfections (including chlorination works)
• Temperature monitoring, sampling and reporting
• TMV servicing and general system checks
• Closed system cleans, dosing and analysis
• Servicing and maintenance of water softeners and reverse osmosis (RO) systems
• Maintaining accurate records using job management systems

Key Experience (Preferred)

• Strong background in water hygiene
• Experience with water softeners and RO systems (installation, servicing, fault‑finding)
• Experience with tank disinfections and closed‑system works
• Basic understanding of pumps/boosters (advantage but not essential)

About the Role & Development Opportunities

The company also provides specialist support to other water hygiene companies, assisting with complex technical and mechanical challenges. This role offers...

• Exposure to a wide range of technical problem‑solving scenarios
• Involvement in mechanical projects and system upgrades
• Opportunity to develop knowledge beyond standard water hygiene tasks
• Build skills in areas many engineers don't typically get exposure to

Requirements

• Previous experience in water hygiene (minimum 1 year preferred)
• Full UK driving licence
• Good understanding of compliance and safe systems of work
• Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally stay away
• Strong communication and reporting skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and development, particularly in water treatment systems (softeners & RO)
• Exposure to technical and mechanical works
• Opportunity to progress within a growing business
• Varied workload across multiple sectors

For further information on the role and the company, please apply now or get in touch with Gary Cornes for a confidential chat.