Water Hygiene Engineer

Water Hygiene Engineer

Reading / Southampton / Portsmouth / Basingstoke

£28K-£33K

A well-established and nationally operating specialist within the air hygiene and water treatment sector is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to join its growing team. With decades of industry presence and specialist engineers located across the UK, the business supports clients within high-security environments, healthcare, local authorities, education, and other regulated sectors. This is a field-based role covering sites across England.

The successful candidate will primarily deliver water hygiene services, with occasional involvement in air hygiene duties.

Water Hygiene Duties:

• TMV servicing and planned maintenance
• Down-service disinfections (mains and tank-fed systems)
• Monthly water monitoring in line with ACoP L8 and HSG 274, including:
• Outlet temperature checks
• Inspections of cold water storage tanks
• Inspections of hot water storage vessels
• Accurate logbook updates
• Water sampling
• Water softener servicing and disinfection

Air Hygiene Duties (Occasional):

• Fire damper testing

• Legionella Awareness certification (essential)
• City & Guilds qualification in TMV Servicing (desirable)

• Minimum 2 years' experience within water hygiene
• Strong understanding of current legislation and industry guidance
• Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces
• Well organised with strong time management skills
• Able to meet deadlines and work independently on site
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Eligible to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance
• Full UK driving licence

• Company van (with optional personal use)
• Fuel card
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and structured career progression
• 33 days’ annual leave including public holidays
• Additional birthday leave