Water Hygiene / Remedial Engineer

Future Select Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Water Hygiene / Remedial Engineer in Cannock, West Midlands. The role involves performing ACOP L8 compliance duties, interpreting Legionella Risk Assessments, and undertaking diverse water hygiene tasks. Candidates should ideally have NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and experience in a relevant field. Attractive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Pension scheme

Training

Vehicle use

Qualifications

• Successful record as a Water Hygiene / Remedial Engineer.
• Experience within a Water Hygiene / Legionella specialist outfit is preferred.
• Familiarity with ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete PPM and reactive ACOP L8 water hygiene duties.
• Conduct deadleg removals and TMV servicing.
• Perform showerhead descales and flushing tasks.
• Refurbish, clean, and disinfect tanks.
• Monitor temperatures and keep accurate records.

Skills

Water Hygiene experience

Knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG 274

Literacy and IT skills

Experience with Legionella

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Water Hygiene / Remedial Engineer
Location: Cannock, West Midlands
Salary/Benefits: £25k - £37k + Training & Benefits

Our client is a multi-disciplined Building Services outfit with a growing presence in the Midlands. They are recruiting for a dynamic Water Hygiene / Remedial Engineer who can competently perform ACOP L8 compliance duties. Candidates should ideally be able to interpret Legionella Risk Assessments to identify required remedials. This role offers a diverse range of duties allowing you to utilise your full skillset. The company provides attractive salaries and packages, including a pension scheme, overtime, training and vehicle use.

Ideally, candidates will be located around: Cannock, Rugeley, Lichfield, Stafford, Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Coventry, Solihull, Droitwich Spa, Nuneaton, Leicester, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa, Nottingham, Derby, Beeston, Long Eaton, Northampton, Corby, Daventry.

Experience / Qualifications

• Must have a successful record working as a Water Hygiene / Remedial Engineer
• Ideally will have worked within a Water Hygiene / Legionella specialist outfit
• Preferred that candidates hold the NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing
• Fully conversant in ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines
• Strong literacy and IT skills
• Comfortable working across a mixed portfolio of client premises

The Role

• Attending client sites to complete PPM and reactive ACOP L8 water hygiene duties and remedial tasks
• Deadleg removals
• TMV servicing and replacements
• Showerhead descales
• Flushing on little used outlets
• Tank refurbishments, cleans and disinfections
• Pipework modifications
• Valve replacements
• Water sampling
• Temperature monitoring
• Keeping accurate records of works undertaken
• Meeting / exceeding targets

Alternative Job Titles

• Water Treatment Engineer
• Legionella Operative
• Remedial Technician
• Plumber
• Plumbing Engineer
• Legionella Plumber
• Water Service Engineer
• Environmental Service Technician

Future Select are recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry; they work with the best clients & candidates and supply 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.

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