Water Hygiene Engineer / Legionella Risk Assessor £28,000 – £32,000 per year (Base Salary)

OTE £35,000 - £45,000 (Bonus and Travel etc)

Permanent, Full-time

Overview We are working with a well-established organisation within the compliance and water hygiene sector, currently seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer or Legionella Risk Assessor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and reputable company.

Role Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a full range of water hygiene and Legionella control services, including but not limited to:

Temperature monitoring and routine water hygiene checks

Water sampling

TMV servicing and fail-safe checks

Showerhead descaling and disinfection

Cold water storage tank inspections and condition reporting

Calorifier inspections and blowdowns

Disinfection of hot and cold-water systems

Conducting Legionella risk assessments (experience or training dependent)

Producing accurate site reports and compliance documentation

Identifying non-conformances and advising clients on corrective actions

Carrying out plumbing-based remedial works where competent

Liaising directly with clients and representing the company professionally onsite

Key Requirements:

A minimum of 1 year’s experience within water hygiene or Legionella control

Understanding of ACOP L8, HSG 274 and relevant guidance (training provided if required)

Strong communication and customer-facing skills

Ability to manage workload, travel to multiple sites and work independently

The role also requires travelling to Ireland for 1 week each month

Full UK driving licence

Good IT skills, including experience with digital reporting and mobile apps

Strong attention to detail and a safe, methodical approach to work

Willingness to travel and be flexible with working hours

Ideal Background

Water Hygiene Technician

Legionella Risk Assessor

Water Treatment Engineer

Plumber (with compliance experience)

Maintenance Engineer

What’s on Offer

Competitive base salary between £28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunities to progress within a growing compliance team

Company vehicle, equipment and uniform provided

Supportive management and a varied workload