Water Hygiene Technician

HBE UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 hour week

Overtime pay

22 days annual leave

Company van

Refer a friend

Job summary

HBE UK in Leicester is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to join our field team. The role involves travel to client sites, carrying out water hygiene duties and ensuring compliance with Legionella controls. You will have at least one year of Legionella experience, hold a full UK driving licence, and be legally entitled to work in the UK.

A customer-focused, reliable approach is essential. The position offers a 39-hour week, paid overtime, a company van, and progression opportunities within the

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on experience in Legionella monitoring.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK.
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused in your approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out temperature monitoring of outlets, calorifiers, and water systems.
• Perform cleaning and disinfection of showers.
• Conduct water heater and calorifier inspections.
• Complete cold water tank inspections.
• Perform TMV fail-safe checks and servicing.
• Ensure all allocated work is completed accurately and on time.
• Follow HBE and client operating procedures.
• Undertake any other duties required as part of the role.

Skills

Legionella monitoring

Full UK driving licence

UK work entitlement

Independent worker

Job description

Water Hygiene Technician

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Leicester

Reporting To: Kieran Harding

Description

Water Hygiene Technician

HBE UK

Who we are

HBE UK are a water hygiene and compliance specialist supporting commercial clients with the management of Legionella and water system risks. HBE UK help clients remain compliant with HSG274 and related legislation, delivering reliable, nationwide support via experienced field-based engineering teams.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

HBE are hiring an experienced Water Hygiene Technician to join the field based team, delivering planned maintenance for a long-standing client. This hands on role involves daily travel and plays a key part in maintaining safe, compliant water systems.

What you will do

• Carry out temperature monitoring of outlets, calorifiers, and water systems
• Perform cleaning and disinfection of showers
• Conduct water heater and calorifier inspections
• Complete cold water tank inspections
• Perform TMV fail-safe checks and servicing
• Ensure all allocated work is completed accurately and on time
• Follow HBE and client operating procedures
• Undertake any other duties required as part of the role

Who you are

• At least one year of hands-on experience in Legionella monitoring
• Holder of a full UK driving licence
• Legally entitled to work in the UK
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused in your approach

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• 39 hour working week
• Overtime rates: Time and a half for evenings and Saturdays & Double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays
• 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 additional day after 2 years’ service, up to a maximum of 25 days
• Company van provided, including fuel card
• Refer a friend payments of £1000

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary. We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.