Water Hygiene Technician: Legionella & Tank Maintenance

ECG Facilities Services; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company supplied vehicle

25 days holiday

Job summary

ECG Facilities Services is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician based in Glasgow to perform routine legionella control tasks and water system maintenance across the UK. You will collect samples, perform tank cleans, and prepare reports for sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of water treatment, ACOP L8/HSG274, and comfort working at height or in confined spaces. DBS checks may be required for site access; a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in water hygiene or related M&E/building services role.
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274 guidance.
• Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, and in plant rooms.
• Good written communication skills for accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Willingness to undertake DBS check where required for site access.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine legionella control tasks including temperature monitoring, flushing of infrequently used outlets, and visual inspections of water storage tanks, calorifiers, and pipework.
• Take water samples for microbiological (legionella, TVC) and chemical analysis in line with schedules.
• Carry out tank cleans, chlorination, and disinfection of hot and cold water systems.
• Clean and descale shower heads, tap fittings, and outlets as part of scheduled maintenance.
• Complete accurate, timely written and digital reports (log books, asset registers, non-conformance reports) for each site visit.
• Identify and report deficiencies, defects, or non-conformity issues recommending remedial action.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including safe systems of work, permits to work, PPE requirements, and COSHH regulations.
• Liaise professionally with client site contacts, facilities managers, and building occupants

Skills

Water Hygiene

Water Treatment

ACOP L8

HSG274

Confined Space Entry

Working at Height

Written communication

DBS check readiness

Education

Legionella Control / Water Treatment (City & Guilds or equivalent)

Job description

ECG Facilities Services is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician based in Glasgow to perform routine legionella control tasks and water system maintenance across the UK. You will collect samples, perform tank cleans, and prepare reports for sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of water treatment, ACOP L8/HSG274, and comfort working at height or in confined spaces. DBS checks may be required for site access; a company vehicle is provided.