Water Treatment Engineer

ISS Facility Services; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major facility management company is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to ensure compliance with health and safety standards across commercial and domestic water systems. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, managing disinfection processes, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant plumbing certifications and experience in water regulation implementation. The role may require national travel, offering a challenging career with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for career development

Focus on corporate responsibility

Qualifications

• Experience in managing microbiological risks in water systems.
• Proficient in water system disinfection methods.
• Full UK driving license for national travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and maintenance of water systems.
• Issue certification for all small works undertaken.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 plumbing certification

Unvented qualification

Tools

IT software programmes

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer

Location: Weybridge, KT13 0SL

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Water Hygiene Engineer to join our technical team. This role involves delivering planned maintenance and servicing tasks to ensure compliance with L8 ACOP legislation across commercial and domestic water systems. You will play a key part in maintaining water hygiene standards, performing disinfection procedures, and supporting compliance activities to protect health and safety.

Job Description

As a Water Hygiene Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, and water hygiene tasks on various systems. You will manage disinfection processes, perform PPM monitoring, and provide detailed reports and certifications for all works undertaken. The role requires strong technical knowledge, adherence to health and safety standards, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. National travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the highest levels of health and safety and compliance.
• Perform scheduled inspections, maintenance, repairs, and testing of water systems.
• Complete reactive disinfection procedures in line with ISS governance and SSoW documents.
• Carry out standard PPM monitoring and inspection tasks on water systems.
• Issue certification for all small works undertaken.
• Provide detailed reports of all tasks completed.
• Attend technical forums and contribute to service delivery improvements.
• Manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks based on urgency.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and service excellence.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Relevant plumbing certification (NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or equivalent) – unvented qualification desirable.
• Certification and experience in managing microbiological risks in water systems.
• Experience in water system disinfection, including non‑domestic and utilities.
• Knowledge of water regulations and their implementation.
• Competent in IT software programmes.
• Full UK driving licence (national travel required).
• Experience in cold water tank/system cleaning and disinfection.
• Ability to perform TMV servicing, closed system sampling, and dosing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to health and safety and adherence to ISS technical policies.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.

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