Water Treatment Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Brompton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services company is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer to conduct Legionella risk assessments, monitor water hygiene, and provide expert advice to clients. The ideal candidate must have relevant qualifications and at least 2 years of experience. This on-site, full-time position includes benefits such as a company van, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Apple IT equipment

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Company pension

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in water hygiene & treatment.
• Proven knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, and BS 8558.
• Comfortable working across a variety of client sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments and produce compliance reports.
• Perform disinfection and chlorination of tanks.
• Provide professional advice to clients on compliance.

Skills

Legionella risk assessment

Water hygiene monitoring

Excellent communication

Technical knowledge of closed systems

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent in Water Treatment

Legionella Risk Assessment qualification

Job description

Overview

Water Treatment Engineer — On-site, Full-Time, Permanent. Location: Gillingham, Kent (roaming role covering Kent, London, Essex & surrounding counties).

Benefits

• Company van & fuel card
• Apple IT equipment
• Ongoing training & development
• Career progression opportunities with a growing business
• Company pension
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays

Why join our client

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing building services company as a Water Treatment Engineer. You\'ll carry out Legionella risk assessments, water hygiene monitoring, remedial works, and provide expert advice to clients across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments (ACoP L8, HSG274, BS standards)
• Produce accurate compliance reports & remedial recommendations
• Carry out routine monitoring & sampling (temperature, dip slides, pH, conductivity)
• Perform disinfection & chlorination of tanks and pipework (BS 8558)
• Complete plumbing remedials (dead leg removals, TMV servicing, tank inspections & cleans)
• Undertake closed system analysis & chemical dosing
• Provide professional advice and updates to clients on compliance and system performance
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks & reports in line with legislation

Requirements

• City & Guilds or equivalent in Water Treatment, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, or Environmental Science
• Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (City & Guilds or similar)
• Minimum 2 years\' experience in water hygiene & treatment
• Proven knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8558 & Water Supply Regulations
• Strong technical knowledge of closed systems (heating/cooling circuits) & basic BMS awareness
• Comfortable working across a variety of client sites
• Excellent communication & reporting skills
• Full UK driving licence

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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