Water Treatment Engineer

Our client is an established Water Treatment and Water Hygiene company looking to recruit an experienced Water Hygiene / Water Treatment Engineer.

This is a varied field-based position requiring a strong background across both Water Hygiene and Water Treatment, particularly closed system analysis, sampling, chemical dosing and remedial works.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 years' industry experience and be comfortable working independently across a range of commercial and industrial sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out closed system sampling, analytical testing and interpretation of results
• Undertake closed system chemical dosing and remedial treatment
• Carry out closed system inspections and condition assessments
• Undertake Water Hygiene monitoring in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG274
• Carry out hot and cold water temperature monitoring
• Take water samples for Legionella and microbiological analysis
• Complete cold water storage tank inspections
• Carry out cleaning and chlorination of cold water storage tanks
• Undertake building and domestic water system disinfections
• Carry out TMV testing, servicing and maintenance
• Complete showerhead cleaning, descaling and disinfection
• Carry out calorifier pasteurisation
• Undertake spa balance tank cleaning
• Install, service and maintain chlorine dioxide dosing equipment
• Carry out pre-commission cleaning and flushing of water systems
• Identify system issues and recommend appropriate remedial works
• Complete accurate service reports and compliance documentation
• Liaise professionally with clients and site personnel
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the position and level of experience

Essential Experience

• Minimum 6 years' experience within the Water Treatment / Water Hygiene industry
• Strong experience of closed system water treatment
• Good practical experience across Water Hygiene monitoring and compliance
• Understanding of ACoP L8 and HSG274
• Experience with water sampling, temperature monitoring and system inspections
• Experience with chemical dosing and remedial Water Treatment works
• Ability to work independently on customer sites
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to complete technical reports and documentation accurately
• Full clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

• Water softener installation, servicing and fault finding
• Experience with Clack, Fleck and Autotrol water softener systems
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant servicing and installation
• Chlorine dioxide dosing equipment

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and professional
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage and prioritise your own workload
• Flexible regarding travel and overtime
• Positive attitude towards ongoing training and development
• Strong focus on compliance and safe working practices
• Able to represent the company professionally when working on customer sites