We are recruiting for an experienced Water Hygiene Technician / Remedial Plumber to join an established and growing Water Hygiene and Legionella Compliance business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a combination of Water Hygiene services, remedial plumbing works and Legionella compliance activities across commercial, industrial and residential properties throughout the M4 Corridor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer or Plumber looking to join a professional organisation offering a competitive salary, varied technical work and opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake remedial plumbing works on domestic hot and cold water systems to ensure compliance with ACoP L8 and HSG274.
- Carry out installation, replacement and modification of pipework, valves, outlets and associated water system components.
- Identify and rectify dead legs, redundant pipework and other system deficiencies.
- Install, service, maintain and replace thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs).
- Undertake cold water storage tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection.
- Carry out hot and cold water system flushing, chlorination and disinfection works.
- Complete temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems.
- Undertake showerhead cleaning, descaling and disinfection.
- Carry out water sampling and basic Water Hygiene compliance inspections.
- Undertake calorifier inspections, servicing and associated remedial works.
- Identify Legionella risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Interpret Legionella Risk Assessment findings and complete associated remedial works.
- Complete accurate service reports, job sheets and compliance documentation.
- Liaise professionally with clients and site representatives.
- Manage daily workloads and ensure scheduled works are completed efficiently.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout all site activities.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience working as a Water Hygiene Engineer, Water Hygiene Technician or Remedial Plumber.
- Strong practical plumbing skills, including pipework modifications, valve replacements and remedial installations.
- Good working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 and Legionella control requirements.
- Experience undertaking Water Hygiene monitoring, cleaning and disinfection activities.
- Experience servicing, maintaining and replacing TMVs.
- Ability to identify and rectify water system deficiencies highlighted within Legionella Risk Assessments.
- Experience working on commercial and industrial hot and cold water systems.
- Relevant plumbing qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2 or 3, would be advantageous.
- Water Hygiene or Legionella-related qualifications would be beneficial.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a mobile workload.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Company vehicle.
- Company pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
- Varied Water Hygiene and remedial plumbing projects across the M4 Corridor.