Water Hygiene Engineer
Future Select Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 6 days
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England

£25,000 - £36,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Water Hygiene Engineer is available in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering a salary range of £25,000 to £36,000 plus training and benefits.
- The role involves managing ACOP L8 compliance across various commercial, healthcare, manufacturing, and local authority sites.
- Candidates must have proven experience as a Water Hygiene Engineer and be fully conversant with ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines.
- The job requires travel to client sites, so a UK driving license is necessary, and plumbing or remedial experience is beneficial but not essential.
- Ideal candidates will possess good written and numeracy skills and maintain a professional manner while building strong client relationships.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Salary/Benefits: 25k - 36k + Training & Benefits
A well-established Water Hygiene / Legionella company in the North East is seeking a well-rounded Water Hygiene Engineer to travel across commercial, healthcare, manufacturing and local authority sites, in order to safely manage ACOP L8 compliance. The role will involve a wide range of duties, including: PPM and reactive works. Candidates will need to be able to travel when required as such, will need to hold a UK driving license. Salaries and benefits are competitive and include great training schemes and overtime opportunities.
Our client requires candidates who are based around: Newcastle upon Tyne, Hebburn, Gateshead, East Boldon, Whickham, Blaydon, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Stanley, Consett, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, Murton, Durham, Hartlepool, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Blyth, Prudhoe, Ryton, Whitley Bay, Middlesborough, Redcar, Yarm, Darlington.
Experience / Qualifications:
- Must have proven experience working as a Water Hygiene Engineer within a well-established Water / Legionella outfit
- Fully conversant in ACOP L8 & HSG 274 guidelines
- Will ideally have experience working across a range of client sites
- Plumbing / remedial experience / qualifications would be beneficial, but not essential
- Able to travel as required by company needs
- Good written and numeracy skills
- Professional manner
The Role:
- Travelling to client sites in order to maintain compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG guidelines
- TMV inspections and servicing
- Showerhead disinfections
- Flushing of little used outlets
- Water sampling
- Temperature monitoring
- Cleans & disinfections of various systems, including: CWST and Cooling Towers
- Completing thorough service reports and updating site logbooks
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients
Alternative job titles: Water Treatment Engineer, Environmental Service Technician, Legionella Operative, L8 Technician, Water Hygiene Technician.
Future Select are recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market.
We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level.
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