Water Treatment Engineer

Coyle Personnel; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare compliance firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to ensure safe and efficient operation of water systems in a hospital environment. Key responsibilities include managing Legionella control measures, conducting routine inspections, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in healthcare water treatment, a relevant qualification, and strong communication skills. This role is critical for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water treatment within healthcare or high-risk environments.
• Familiarity with healthcare standards like HTM 04-01, HSG274, and ACOP L8.
• Full UK driving licence if the role includes multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine monitoring and inspection of hot and cold water systems.
• Manage Legionella control measures according to healthcare policies.
• Complete chlorination and disinfection works as required.

Skills

Experience in water treatment

Knowledge of Legionella control

Communication skills

Education

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

Legionella Awareness or Control of Legionella certification

Water Hygiene / Chlorination certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of water systems within a hospital environment. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across all healthcare water systems.

You will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, monitoring, and remedial works of hot and cold water systems, ensuring full compliance with healthcare regulations and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine monitoring, testing, and inspection of hot and cold water systems, including temperature checks, flushing, and sampling
• Manage Legionella control measures in line with HTM 04-01, HSG274, ACOP L8, and local healthcare policies
• Inspect, maintain, and disinfect water storage tanks, calorifiers, TMVs, and associated plant
• Complete chlorination, disinfection, and remedial works where required
• Accurately record test results, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues and water-related incidents
• Liaise with Estates, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), contractors, and clinical teams as required
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance inspections
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations and hospital procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in water treatment within healthcare or high‑risk environments
• Strong knowledge of Legionella control and water hygiene best practice
• Familiarity with healthcare standards such as HTM 04-01, HSG274, and ACOP L8
• Experience maintaining hot & cold water systems, tanks, calorifiers, and TMVs
• Ability to complete accurate records and compliance reports
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in occupied clinical environments
• Full UK driving licence (if role includes multiple sites)

Qualifications (Essential / Desirable)

• City & Guilds or equivalent in Water Treatment / Plumbing / Mechanical Engineering, minimum Level 1 plumbing certificate
• Legionella Awareness or Control of Legionella certification
• Water Hygiene / Chlorination certification

For more details or to apply, please call Liam Hargate at Coyles