Water Hygiene Engineers/Plumbers

Future Select Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in water hygiene is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer / Plumber to support essential water hygiene duties throughout the UK. The ideal candidate will possess plumbing qualifications, have experience in remedial plumbing, and must be able to perform various water hygiene activities. The salary ranges from £25k to £38k, depending on experience, and the role involves travel to multiple locations including Reading and London.

Benefits

Training benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Water Hygiene Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG 273 guidelines.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct descales and disinfects.
• Perform basic remedial plumbing tasks.
• Monitor temperature and conduct water sampling.
• Service and repair TMVs and tanks.

Skills

Remedial plumbing skills

Basic water hygiene duties

IT proficiency for report generation

Initiative in professional conversations

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds plumbing qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Water Hygiene Engineer / Plumber

Location: Reading, London

Salary/Benefits: £25k – £38k DOE, including Training & Benefits

Overview: This small private company is eager to develop and further grow within the legionella compliance sector. They are seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer / Plumber who can start immediately with basic water hygiene duties such as acid descales and temperature monitoring. Candidates should hold plumbing qualifications and be able to undertake a range of remedial plumbing duties.

Travel: Applicants will be travelling to sites around London, Luton, Reading, Oxford, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford, Watford, Croydon, Slough, Crawley, Guildford, Basingstoke, Andover, Winchester, Maidstone, Enfield, Ilford, Salisbury, Swindon, Epsom, Kingston upon Thames, Hounslow, Southall, Wembley, Dartford, Bromley, Chatham, Basildon, Harlow, Hitchin, Aylesbury, Bishop’s Stortford, Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Experience / Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent plumbing qualifications (advantageous).
• Experience working as a Water Hygiene Engineer and remedial plumbing skills.
• Knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG 273 guidelines.
• Ability to follow company procedures, meet targets and deadlines.
• Proficient with IT software to produce reports.
• Hardworking, keen to learn, initiates professional conversations with clients and offers technical knowledge.

The Role

• Descales and disinfections.
• Basic remedial plumbing (valve replacement, pipework installations).
• Flushing and dead leg removals.
• Water sampling.
• Chlorinations.
• Temperature monitoring.
• Working on hot and cold-water storage tanks.
• Servicing, replacing and repairing TMVs.

Alternative job titles

Legionella Plumber, L8 Plumber, Water Hygiene Engineer, Remedial Plumber, Water Hygiene Technician, Water Treatment Plumber, Plumber, Water Hygiene Plumber.

Recruiter Note

Future Select is recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry and supplies the majority of permanent jobs in the market. We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level.

We are inundated with applications. We will endeavour to get back in touch; however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved and you may be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.