Water Hygiene Engineer – York

Future Select Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water hygiene company is looking for an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to work in York and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include performing water system disinfection, monitoring compliance with health legislation, and carrying out remedial plumbing work. The ideal candidate is adaptable, has extensive water hygiene knowledge and communication skills, and must be willing to travel to client sites. A competitive salary and other benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Additional benefits as per company policy

Qualifications

• Full competence with ACOP L8 guidelines.
• Hands-on experience delivering water hygiene duties across varied sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out disinfection of mains water systems and tank cleans.
• Monitor client air and water systems for compliance.
• Submit accurate paperwork and reports.

Skills

Water hygiene knowledge

Strong communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Remedial plumbing experience

Education

Educational background in water hygiene and related subjects

Job description

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Job Description

Our client is a leading water hygiene company that delivers professional water treatment, hygiene and legionella duties to a varied client base. The company is recruiting an experienced and committed Water Hygiene Engineer to work in and around the York area. The successful postholder will have extensive experience carrying out water hygiene duties such as routine temperature monitoring, cleaning/chlorination of hot and cold water systems and TMV servicing. Previous experience in remedial plumbing will also be beneficial. Consideration will be given to applicants from Malton, Boroughbridge, Tadcaster and the surrounding areas.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Strong educational background in water hygiene, legionella, chemicals and technical subjects.
• Full competence with ACOP L8 guidelines.
• Hands‑on experience delivering water hygiene duties across a varied site base.
• Experience undertaking remedial plumbing duties (beneficial).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Duties within the role

• Carry out disinfection of mains water systems, tank cleans and descales, replacement of tanks, remedial work, flushing systems, and water softeners.
• Monitor client air and water systems to ensure compliance with current Health and Safety legislation.
• Perform on‑site analysis and dosing of closed systems.
• Carry out cleaning and chlorination on both hot and cold‑water systems and cooling towers.
• Monitor temperature, conduct routine sampling and analyse water systems.
• Maintain and install dosing systems.
• Submit accurate paperwork, including reports.
• Build and maintain a good rapport with clients.
• Carry out remedial plumbing work as required.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent work ethic, adaptability, and a willingness to travel to designated sites as per client requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Other benefits as per company policy.

Future Select

Future Select is recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry, connecting the best clients and candidates and supplying the majority of permanent jobs in the market. We are also interested in candidate experience across a range of disciplines, from Risk Assessors and Service Engineers to Account Managers and Director‑level roles.

How to Apply

We receive a high volume of applications. If you have applied to Future Select and have not heard from us within a week, you will not have been selected for this role. Your details will remain in our system and you will be contacted when a suitable vacancy arises.

Equal Opportunities

Future Select is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.