The posting
Water Hygiene Technician
Midlands-based (Birmingham & surrounding areas) with occasional nationwide travel £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience & qualifications) Full-Time | Permanent | Overtime Available
Are you a hands-on professional with experience in water hygiene and legionella control? Join our growing team and help make a real impact on health and safety across the UK.
We are looking for a motivated Water Hygiene Technician to support our expanding portfolio of water hygiene and compliance services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of industry experience who's looking to develop their skills with a company that values growth, quality, and teamwork.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll be working on a variety of sites to ensure water systems are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Responsibilities include:
- Temperature monitoring of hot & cold water systems
- Showerhead cleaning and descaling
- Inspection of cold water tanks and calorifiers
- Expansion vessel flushing
- TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valve) servicing
- Cleaning & disinfection of cold water storage tanks
- Assisting the plumbing team with remedial works
What Were Looking For:
- Minimum of 1 years experience in legionella control
- Recognised qualification in water hygiene/legionella prevention
- Understanding of ACoP L8, HSG274 & HTM 04-01
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Confident in writing clear and accurate reports
Travel Requirements and hours:
- The majority of work will be based around the Midlands, ( Birmingham and the surrounding areas)
- Some work will be Nationwide and include staying away overnight.
- This is a 40 hour working week role
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company van and fuel card ( van can be used for personal use)
- Uniform, tablet, work phone and all tools & equipment provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Clear path for progression
- Paid overnight accommodation when travelling
- Opportunities for regular overtime



