Water Hygiene Engineer

Golden Fox Recruitment Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Golden Fox Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Water Hygiene Operative to cover Scunthorpe and surrounding areas. You will deliver water hygiene tasks across client sites, ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry standards, while maintaining high health and safety standards.

The role includes temperature monitoring, CWST inspections, showerhead descales, water sampling, and producing accurate service reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in Water Hygiene and Legionella control.
• Understanding ACOP L8 and HSG274.
• Experience performing routine Water Hygiene monitoring.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional and customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Water Hygiene duties across client sites.
• Perform temperature monitoring and routine checks.
• Conduct CWST inspections and showerhead descales.
• Take water samples and ensure accurate reports.
• Submit site documentation and maintain safety standards.
• Travel regionally as required.

Skills

Water Hygiene

ACOP L8

HSG274

Water sampling

Temperature monitoring

CWST inspections

Showerhead descales

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Location: Scunthorpe & M62 Corridor

Salary: Up to £30,000 + Company Vehicle + Overtime + Benefits

The Opportunity

Golden Fox Recruitment is delighted to be working with a growing and well‑established Water Hygiene and Compliance specialist who are looking to appoint a Water Hygiene Operative to support their continued expansion across the M62 Corridor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality Water Hygiene and Legionella Control services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, educational and public sector clients.

With a growing client base, secure workload and ongoing investment in their people, the company can offer long‑term stability, varied work and genuine opportunities for development.

The Role

Covering Scunthorpe and the surrounding areas, you will be responsible for delivering a range of Water Hygiene duties across client sites, ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry standards.

• Temperature monitoring and routine Water Hygiene tasks
• CWST inspections
• Showerhead descales and disinfections
• Water sampling
• Outlet flushing
• Tank inspections
• Producing accurate service reports and site documentation
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety on site

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within Water Hygiene
• Good understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG274 guidelines
• Experience carrying out routine Water Hygiene monitoring
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Professional and customer‑focused approach

What's On Offer

• Basic salary up to £30,000
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Overtime opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Regional travel
• Secure workload with a growing business
• Long‑term career prospects and progression opportunities

If you are an experienced Water Hygiene Operative looking to join a company that values its employees and offers genuine career development opportunities, we would be keen to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Eva Holloway at Golden Fox Recruitment.

Suitable Locations

Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Goole, Grimsby, Hull, Selby, Pontefract, Wakefield, Barnetby, Brigg, Barton‑upon‑Humber and surrounding areas.

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