Water Hygiene Technician

Omega Resource Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to ensure compliance with water regulations and maintain safe working environments. The role involves inspecting and cleaning water systems, conducting Legionella risk assessments, and maintaining effective documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of water hygiene practices and a full UK driving licence. Competitive benefits include 33 days holiday and a private pension.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday (Inc. Bank Holidays)

Private Pension

HealthShield Cashback Plan

Employee Discount Platform

Access to Costco Personal Membership

Mental and Physical Health Services

Electric Car Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within water hygiene or a similar field service environment.
• Strong knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella control procedures.
• Previous experience conducting Legionella risk assessments and water sampling.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean cold water storage tanks and associated systems.
• Carry out and complete site-specific Legionella risk assessment review reports.
• Communicate with site management regarding work carried out.

Skills

Experience in water hygiene

Knowledge of Legionella control

Strong communication skills

IT skills for documentation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title

Water Hygiene Technician

Location

Luton

Pay Range/details

£32,500 per annum

Contract Type

Permanent

Overview

Omega are supporting a leading facilities management provider in the recruitment of a Water Hygiene Technician assist in the delivery of an effective national water hygiene service to ensure statutory responsibilities are met and providing a safe working environments for employees and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean cold water storage tanks and associated systems.
• Carry out and complete site-specific Legionella risk assessment review reports.
• Undertake cleaning and chlorination of tanks and systems, often outside of trading hours.
• Appropriately sample CWSTs, cold outlets, and hot water systems.
• Audit compliance folders to ensure routine jobs are completed to standard.
• Communicate with site management and operations teams regarding all work carried out.
• Complete all documentation and registers on arrival and departure from each site.
• Report non-compliance with water regulations and raise remedial work requests as required.
• Plan and deliver scheduled site reviews, ensuring all visits are completed within agreed timescales.
• Support night shift teams and maintain daily communication with line management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrable experience within water hygiene or a similar field service environment.
• Strong knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella control procedures.
• Previous experience conducting Legionella risk assessments, water sampling, and tank inspections.
• Experience in cleaning and chlorination of water systems.
• Awareness of water regulations and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication and IT skills for documentation and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight where required.
• Physically fit and able to work at height and in confined spaces.

What we can offer

• 33 Days Holiday (Inc. Bank Holidays).
• Private Pension.
• HealthShield Cashback Plan – Reclaim part of your dental/optical costs.
• OneCity – Employee Discount Platform.
• Employee Value Awards up to the value of £250.
• Access to Costco Personal Membership Subscription.
• Mental and Physical Health Services (Wisdom, Thrive, SkinVision).
• Electric Car Scheme (Criteria Applies).
• First Bus Commuter Club – Discounted Bus Travel.

Contact

For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Candidates who are currently a Water Hygiene Engineers, Legionella Technicians, or Water Treatment Engineer may be suitable for this position.

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