Water Hygiene Technician

Fern Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to focus on compliance work covering Greater London. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience and relevant qualifications, including legionella awareness. This role provides a company van, safety equipment, and training opportunities. A full driving license is required. Interested candidates should email their CV to Nick Lewis.

Benefits

Company van

Safety equipment

Tailored training program

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 2 years working as a water hygiene engineer or similar.
• Possession of water-related qualifications is ideal.
• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance checks on water hygiene.
• Check site logbooks to ensure adherence to service level agreements.
• Engage with safety equipment and tools provided by the company.

Skills

2+ years experience in water hygiene

Knowledge of legionella awareness

Ability to cover the London area

DBS Checked (enhanced preferred)

Job description

Water Hygiene Technician - Covering Greater London

Up to £32,000 + Van + Benefits

Specialists in the Air and Water sector, our client have seen strong growth throughout 2025 and are now looking for a Water Hygiene Technician with experience in sampling, monitoring, temperature checks and data logging to join the London team.

Other knowledge from within the water hygiene would be beneficial but this role is focussed on the compliance of work and as such you will be responsible for checking the site logbooks to ensure work is carried out correctly and in line with the SLA's (service level agreements) of the contract.

This position would be perfect for a Water Hygiene Engineer or Water Hygiene Technician who is looking for a role that is focussed more on compliance rather than the technical side of the work.

Recruitment has come about due to new projects starting in Jan 2026 and a healthy pipeline going forward.

Typical sites will include schools, breweries, health care and surgeries, with work being planned in advance in order to maintain a high standard of project delivery to all customers. All staff can expect a sensible workload to maintain job satisfaction and enjoyment and a company that show real empathy towards a sensible work/life balance.

To apply for the Water Hygiene Technician position, candidates will require the following background

• 2+ years working ideally as a water hygiene engineer, water hygiene technician or similar
• Ideally hold some water related qualifications including legionella awareness
• Full driving license
• Ability to cover the London area
• DBS Checked (enhanced preferred)

The Water Hygiene Technician will receive a company van, all safety equipment and tools to carry out the work and a tailored training program enabling you to pick up more qualifications to take forward in your career (training done through the LCA and WMS).

For more information on the site work and specific locations including working schedule please email Nick Lewis with a copy of your CV.

Commutable Locations – Camden Town, Islington, Bloomsbury, Holborn, Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Fulham, Battersea, Clapham, Brixton, Peckham, Greenwich, Deptford, Hackney, Shoreditch, Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf, Harrow, Wembley, Stanmore, Edgware, Barnet, Finchley, Hendon, Brent Cross, Tottenham, Wood Green, Enfield, Southgate, Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston upon Thames, Wandsworth, Putney, Wimbledon, Ealing, Acton, Chiswick, Hounslow, Brentford, Feltham, Croydon, Sutton, Morden, Mitcham, Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Lewisham, Ilford, Romford, Barking, Dagenham, Stratford, West Ham, East Ham, Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford, Bexleyheath, Sidcup