Water Hygiene Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus scheme

Travel paid

Overtime opportunities

Training & progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer in Reading to deliver water hygiene services across commercial and public sector sites. You will perform temperature monitoring, system flushing, water sampling, and maintain TMVs, ensuring compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, WRAS.

Join a role with a well-established company, offering a company vehicle and a structured career progression path. A full UK driving license is required for this position.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Water hygiene

Water sampling

Temperature monitoring

Showerhead descaling

Education

Water hygiene qualifications

Job description

Location: Reading
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