Service Engineer – Water Hygiene & Water Treatment

Position: Service Engineer – Water Hygiene & Water Treatment (Permanent)
Service Engineer – Water Hygiene & Water Treatment

Location:

London & South (site-based)

Salary: £28,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

Engineering / Operations Manager

Overview

An established and reputable water hygiene and water treatment provider is seeking a Service Engineer to join its growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in water hygiene, water treatment, or building services who is looking to develop their technical skills and progress within a supportive, long-term role.

The position is field-based and will involve working across a variety of commercial and industrial client sites throughout London and the South.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of water hygiene and water treatment services, ensuring client systems remain compliant with current legislation and best practice.

Duties will include routine planned maintenance, compliance tasks, remedial works, reporting, and supporting commissioning activities where required.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out water hygiene and water treatment works across domestic and commercial water systems

Temperature monitoring, flushing, and compliance checks

Water sampling and testing

TMV servicing and maintenance

Tank cleaning, disinfection, and chlorination

Descaling of outlets and shower heads

Closed system testing

Assist with commissioning of water treatment equipment where required

Ensure full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG 274, and health & safety requirements

Complete accurate service reports and documentation

Maintain clear communication with internal teams and clients

Identify potential remedial works or additional service opportunities

Support, mentor, or assist junior engineers where appropriate

Keep knowledge up to date with legislation, industry standards, and equipment

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential / Desirable:

Experience in water hygiene, water treatment, or building services

Basic understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG 274 (training available if required)

Plumbing and/or electrical experience (desirable but not essential)

Experience working on-site in a field-based role

Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, reporting software)

Strong communication and customer service skills

Well organised with good time management

Full UK driving licence

Person Profile

Motivated, reliable, and hard-working

Technically minded and hands-on

Safety-conscious with a strong compliance mindset

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Professional and customer-focused

Flexible and willing to travel to client sites

Keen to learn and progress within the industry

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary £28,000 – £45,000 DOE

Company van and fuel card

Mobile phone provided

Overtime and weekend rota (paid additionally)

Company bonus scheme

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression opportunities

Long-term, stable employment within an established business

Additional Information

Standard working hours: 40 hours per week (site-based)

Weekend rota: approximately 1 in 3 (paid overtime)

Training provided where required

Immediate start available

Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend two interview stages