Water Treatment Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in Gillingham. This role involves conducting Legionella risk assessments, offering expert advice, and performing various plumbing tasks across multiple sectors including healthcare and education. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in water treatment. The position includes benefits such as a company van and ongoing training. Join a growing business with opportunities for career progression!

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Apple IT equipment

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Company pension

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting Legionella risk assessments.
• Knowledge of water hygiene monitoring and regulations.
• Proven plumbing skills and experience with plumbing remedials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments.
• Produce accurate compliance reports and recommendations.
• Perform routine monitoring and sampling.
• Carry out disinfection and chlorination tasks.
• Complete plumbing remedials as required.
• Provide expert advice to clients.

Skills

Legionella risk assessments

Water hygiene monitoring

Compliance reporting

Plumbing

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent in Water Treatment, Plumbing, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Apple IT equipment

Job description

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 Envir...