Water Hygiene Technician

Tech-People; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Overtime pay

Pension

Package

Job summary

Tech-People is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician in Wokingham to support ongoing client work. This role suits a junior or developing engineer aiming to build a long-term career within a well-established and supportive business.

You will perform planned water hygiene tasks in line with L8 and HSG274 across commercial sites, including water testing, flushing, dosing, chlorination and disinfection, with opportunities to learn about closed systems and cooling towers.

Qualifications

• Previous water hygiene or water treatment experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based within commutable distance of Wokingham.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned water hygiene and water treatment tasks in line with L8 and HSG274 guidelines across commercial sites.
• Water testing, flushing, dosing, chlorination and disinfection of water systems.
• Support water treatment programmes; gain experience in closed systems and cooling towers.
• Complete water hygiene and water treatment works to agreed schedules.
• Undertake water sampling, testing, analysis, flushing and dosing.
• Assist with Legionella risk assessments.

Job description

Water Hygiene Technician - Wokingham

A leading water treatment and hygiene specialist is looking to recruit a Water Hygiene Technician to support continued growth across its client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or developing engineer to build a long-term career within a well-established and supportive business.

You will carry out planned water hygiene and water treatment tasks in line with L8 and HSG274 guidelines across commercial sites. Duties will include water testing, flushing, dosing, chlorination, disinfection, and supporting water treatment programmes. There will also be opportunities to gain experience in closed systems and cooling towers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing water hygiene and water treatment works to agreed schedules
• Water sampling, testing, analysis, flushing, and dosing
• Legionella risk assessments
• Chlorination and disinfection of water systems
• Supporting testing on closed heating and chilled water systems (training provided)
• Participating in a 1-in-3 weekend rota (paid at enhanced overtime rates)

Requirements:

• Previous water hygiene or water treatment experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within commutable distance of Wokingham
• Willingness to learn and progress within the business

The successful Water Hygiene Technician will be on a basic salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience + Van + Overtime (1.5x Mon-Sat, 2x Sun) + Pension + Package.

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