Water Hygiene Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Bonus scheme based on performance

Paid travel from door to door

Overtime opportunities

Continuous training and progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer in Hertfordshire. The role involves delivering water hygiene services across client sites, performing temperature checks, flushing, sampling, and maintaining TMVs.

You will ensure compliance with L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01 and WRAS guidelines, with a focus on training and progression. The position offers a permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week plus overtime, a company vehicle, and a bonus scheme based on performance, with paid travel and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience within water hygiene or a related plumbing role.
• Relevant water hygiene training/qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of water hygiene services across multiple client sites.
• Carrying out temperature checks, system flushing, and water sampling.
• Servicing and maintaining TMVs, including minor remedial tasks.
• Inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting cold water storage tanks and calorifiers.
• Performing showerhead descaling and disinfection.
• Ensuring all work complies with ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, and WRAS guidelines.

Skills

Water hygiene experience

Plumbing background

Education

Water hygiene training/qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent | 37.5 hours per week + overtime

About the Opportunity

An established water hygiene and treatment specialist is looking to add a skilled Water Hygiene Engineer to its expanding team. This position suits someone with a background in water hygiene or plumbing who is keen to further develop their expertise within a company that prioritises training, compliance, and employee support.

Benefits of the Water Hygiene Engineer Opportunity

• Company vehicle provided


• Competitive salary


• Bonus scheme based on performance


• Paid travel from door to door


• Overtime opportunities


• Continuous training and clear progression routes

Core Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of water hygiene services across multiple client sites


• Carrying out temperature checks, system flushing, and water sampling


• Servicing and maintaining TMVs, including minor remedial tasks


• Inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting cold water storage tanks and calorifiers


• Performing showerhead descaling and disinfection


• Ensuring all work complies with ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, and WRAS guidelines

About You

• At least 3 years' experience within water hygiene or a related plumbing role


• Relevant water hygiene training/qualifications


• Full UK driving licence