Water Hygiene Engineer

Our client is a growing compliance and water hygiene specialist, delivering high-quality Legionella control services across a range of sectors. They are part of a wider environmental services group, providing strong support, investment, and long-term career development opportunities.

They are now looking to recruit a Water Hygiene Engineer to join their team ideally based in Reading (Berkshire) . This role is key in ensuring client water systems remain compliant with Legionella regulations, while delivering high standards of service and reporting.

Main Duties:

• Carry out PPM water hygiene tasks in line with compliance standards
• Install, service, and maintain thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs)
• Perform tank cleaning and disinfection
• Carry out showerhead cleaning and descaling
• Conduct calorifier inspections and expansion vessel flushing
• Undertake water sampling and testing (including chlorine dioxide where applicable)
• Provide technical insight into system performance and condition
• Identify and recommend remedial actions
• Interpret and implement Legionella Risk Assessment recommendations
• Escalate system defects and high-risk findings

Experience Required:

• 1–2 years’ experience in water hygiene, water treatment, or related field
• Experience with:
• Monitoring tasks and disinfection works
• TMVs, calorifiers, expansion vessels, and water systems
• Strong understanding of Legionella compliance and regulations
• Fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of water softeners and chlorine dioxide systems (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Package:

• Basic Salary £28K - £38K Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company van (fully equipped)
• Company mobile phone
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Annual leave increasing with service (up to 25 days)
• NHS top-up health plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and career progression

This is a great opportunity to join a growing and supportive business, offering stability, development, and the chance to build a long-term career in water hygiene.