Water Hygiene Engineer

Mitie; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer to manage Legionella maintenance tasks. This role involves routine monitoring, remedial cleaning, and travel to client sites. Applicants with relevant experience are welcome, even if they have limited direct experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively are essential. The position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality service while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Compliance Servicing or relevant fields is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of maintaining water systems is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete PPMs and remedial cleaning for Legionella maintenance.
• Travel to client sites for routine monitoring tasks.
• Maintain water log books and documentation.

Skills

Compliance Servicing

Legionella Monitoring

Water Treatment

Basic IT skills

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft programmes

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Water Hygiene Engineer to complete a range of Legionella maintenance PPMs, remedial cleaning, sampling, chemical testing, minor plumbing and electro / mechanical tasks to meet clients' requirements. We welcome applicants with limited or no direct experience, provided they have relevant experience in similar fields. Are you a person who can deliver a high quality of service, with a keen eye for detail?

Main Duties

• Completion of routine monitoring tasks in line with the Approved Code of Practice L8. This is a mobile role, travelling to client sites and completing the necessary tasks to maintain compliance.
• To be an ambassador for Mitie whilst visiting customers sites.
• Maintain our customer's water log books and complete the necessary documentation in accordance with current guidelines and company policy.
• To take a variety of water samples from multiple sector properties and document these samples in line with company procedures.
• Carry out water system clean and disinfections in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice L8 and company procedures.
• Testing, servicing and maintaining of thermostatic mixing valves and basic plumbing works where required.
• The ability to complete works on heating and chilled water systems and chlorine dioxide systems is desirable but not essential.
• To communicate on a daily basis to the service department that all tasks are carried efficiently.
• Maintain adequate stocks of chemicals and materials as necessary.
• Ensure that any equipment that you are responsible is kept clean and is properly maintained.
• Are you able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers of Mitie?
• Can you take a personal responsibility for your own health and safety and the safety of those around you? You will be required to follow safety procedures as per company policy and any site‑specific or additional client requirements.
• Completing any reasonable task requested by your manager and / or the business.

What we are looking for

• Someone with previous experience within Compliance Servicing, Legionella Monitoring or Water Treatment is essential.
• We welcome applicants with limited or no direct experience, provided they have relevant experience in similar fields.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of maintaining water systems is desirable.
• Basic IT skills, including the use of tablets / mobile devices and Microsoft programmes are necessary.
• The ability to communicate efficiently and effectively is required in every part of this role.
• You will be required to work alone and as part of a team and should thrive in both environments.
• Are you someone who is organised and can manage your time effectively?
• Do you have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines?
• We need engineers who can deliver a very high quality of service, ensuring customer satisfaction.