Water Hygiene Lead Plumber

• Department: CWH-SWR - Water Hygiene Remediation
• Business Unit:
  Water Hygiene

SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment.

Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We use industry‑leading tools and science‑based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients.

Competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension.

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Water Hygiene Technician to join our Environment & Safety team. In this role, you’ll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in water hygiene services, along with knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG 274, is essential to thrive in this position.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Clean and chlorination of tanks
• Chlorination of water systems
• TMV servicing including full servicing and fail‑safe testing

To be a successful Water Hygiene Technician, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Recognised NVQ/C&G plumbing qualification and knowledge of Legionella Control (L8) and HSG
  274
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to follow set methods and procedures
• IT literacy with hand‑held devices