Water Hygiene Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Water Hygiene Engineer to join a skilled team in Salisbury. Responsibilities include conducting Legionella risk assessments, maintaining water systems, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £37,500, along with a company van, full PPE, and ongoing training support.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Full PPE and tools provided

Ongoing training and CPD support

Overtime

Qualifications

• Must possess City & Guilds qualifications in Legionella risk assessment.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Excellent understanding of Legionella control and compliance essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments in accordance with ACoP L8 regulations.
• Disinfect cold-water storage tanks and associated systems.
• Inspect calorifiers and perform descaling.

Skills

Legionella control and compliance

Conducting risk assessments

Technical procedures

Mentoring skills

Education

City & Guilds qualifications in Legionella risk assessment

Job description

Overview

Position: Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500

Our client is looking for a hands-on Senior Water Hygiene Engineer to join their skilled team. The role involves a mix of planned preventative maintenance, remedial works and risk assessments across sites including NHS and MOD sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments in accordance with ACoP L8 regulations
• Disinfect cold-water storage tanks and associated systems
• Inspect calorifiers and perform descaling
• Service and replace TMVs
• Manage water sampling and flushing regimes
• Clean and chlorinate water systems
• Support and mentor junior engineers and apprentices
• Complete accurate and timely reports and paperwork

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualifications in Legionella risk assessment
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent understanding of Legionella control and compliance
• L8 Awareness & Legionella Risk Assessment experience essential
• Competent with technical procedures, safe systems of work and method statements
• Willingness to obtain MOD security clearance
• Based within commutable distance of Salisbury

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary - £30,000 to £37,500 depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Full PPE and tools provided
• Ongoing training and CPD support
• Overtime
• Working hours - 7:30am to 4:30pm (flexibility to 8am - 5pm depending on client)