Water Treatment Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Overtime available

Immediate start

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Water Treatment Engineer to join a growing service team. The role involves delivering water hygiene compliance and closed system treatment across commercial and industrial sites throughout the UK, ensuring ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines are met.

You will conduct testing, sampling, tank inspections, and disinfection work, with a focus on accurate reporting and on-site autonomy. A company vehicle is provided and overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in water hygiene and closed system treatment.
• Strong understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG 274.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently on-site.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to produce accurate reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform closed system testing, monitoring, and remediation.
• Water sampling and temperature monitoring across sites.
• Inspect, clean, and chlorinate water storage systems.

Skills

Water hygiene

Closed systems

ACOP L8

HSG 274

Driving licence

Report writing

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 + Company Vehicle, Overtime & Benefits

Location: Midlands

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Water Hygiene / Treatment Engineer to join a growing service team within a well-established water treatment specialist. The role involves working across commercial and industrial sites throughout the UK, delivering a mix of water hygiene compliance and closed system treatment services.

• Closed system analytical testing, monitoring, and remediation
• Water sampling and temperature monitoring
• Tank inspections, cleaning, and chlorination of water storage systems
• TMV testing, servicing, and disinfection works
• Calorifier pasteurisation and system analysis
• Spa balance tank cleans and showerhead descaling
• Chlorine dioxide dosing equipment installation and servicing
• Pre-commission cleaning and flushing activities
• Ensuring full compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines
• Completing accurate site reports and documentation

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company vehicle provided
• Immediate start available
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Overtime available
• Opportunity to work across a variety of UK-wide commercial and industrial projects

Essential requirements

• Experience in water hygiene and closed system treatment
• Strong understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG 274
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently on-site
• Strong communication and organisational skillsAbility to produce accurate reports and documentation