Water Hygiene Technician

SAUR; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water hygiene company in the UK is looking for a Water Hygiene Technician based mainly in the Southwest of England. The role involves conducting temperature monitoring, water sampling, and servicing valves, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess a driving license and have a strong work ethic. This position offers a salary between £26,000 & £35,000 with various benefits and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Salary between £26,000 & £35,000

Overtime rates

25 days holidays + 8 statutory days

Company van & fuel card

Pension

Private Healthcare eligibility

Group Income Protection and Death in Service benefits

Responsibilities

• Conduct temperature monitoring in line with control regimes.
• Carry out water sampling for laboratory analysis.
• Perform shower cleans and disinfections.
• Servicing of thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs).
• Assist with clean and disinfection of cold water storage tanks.
• Inspect and survey CWSTs and water heaters.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Excellent timekeeping

Strong work ethic

Basic understanding of ACOP L8 & HSG 274 Part 2

Ability to complete paperwork

Willingness to take on additional training

Ability to pass an enhanced DBS

Job description

Overview

The Water Hygiene Technician role with Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland (NSI Commercial Buildings Solutions) is based primarily in the Southwest of England, with occasional requirements to travel further afield. We are a growing company that invests in our people and offers training, development, and a variety of projects within a supportive, professional team.

We are seeking candidates who want to grow their skills and build a rewarding career in the water hygiene industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct temperature monitoring in line with ACOP L8 / HSG 274 control regimes
• Carry out water sampling for laboratory analysis
• Perform shower cleans and disinfections
• Servicing of thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs)
• Assist with clean and disinfection of cold water storage tanks
• Inspect and survey CWSTs and water heaters

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent timekeeping
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Basic understanding of ACOP L8 & HSG 274 Part 2
• Ability to complete paperwork & make recommendations from Service Visits
• A keenness to progress and take on additional training
• Be able to pass an enhanced DBS

Working for us means

• The salary is between £26,000 & £35,000 per year, depending on your professional experience
• Overtime - Monday to Saturday at 1.5, Sunday at 2
• Holidays - 25 days + 8 statutory days
• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Probationary Period – 6 months
• Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice
• Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation
• Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment
• Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter

Environmental and Social Responsibility

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland is committed to maintaining environmental and social impact goals, including reaching Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040, sustaining high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, and maintaining B-Corp Certification, while creating a positive impact for workers, communities, customers, and the planet.

Equal Opportunity

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Recruitment Note

Please do not call or email us unless we have contacted you first. We believe we can find our new colleagues ourselves, therefore agency support is not desired. Profiles and resumes sent unsolicited by agencies will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.

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