Water Treatment Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Birthday day off

22 days + BH

Overtime available

Travel across UK

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to join our growing service team. The role covers water hygiene compliance and closed system treatment across commercial and industrial sites throughout the UK, with a focus on ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines.

You will conduct sampling, monitoring, tank inspections, chlorination works and TMV testing, while producing clear reports and ensuring on-site compliance. A full UK driving licence is essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Showerhead descaling.
• Ensuring full compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines.

Skills

Water hygiene

Closed system treatment

ACOP L8

HSG 274

Driving licence

Report writing

On-site work

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer

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.

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

Location: East Midlands

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Company vehicle provided


• 22 days plus BH, additional day off on birthday, every year worked additional days leave up to 5 additional days


• Immediate start available


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Overtime available


• Opportunity to work across a variety of UK-wide commercial and industrial projects

Key responsibilities include:

• 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


• Showerhead descaling


• Ensuring full compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines

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 skills


• Ability to produce accurate reports and documentation