Water Hygiene Engineer - £28,000 - £32,000 per annum + company bonus + overtime - Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall - Company Van

Our client are experts in water hygiene risk management, including assessments, consultancy, and control. They work for a variety of public and private sector clients covering all aspects of Water Treatment, hygiene, and monitoring.

As Water Hygiene Engineer you will be competent in delivering Water Hygiene duties in line with the ACOP L8 guidelines, you will have a background in plumbing or water treatment, you will be experienced in working on various site types.

The Water Hygiene Engineer will undertake all legionella compliance monitoring and remedial works at the company's client's premises as well as supporting account managers on project scope and quotations.

Our Client are a growing company who value their team. In return for your hard work and dedication they will offer you the opportunity to develop your career further, they will mentor, train and support you in order that you can grow with the business.

Tasks

• Temperature Monitoring, Sampling & Inspection of Hot and Cold-Water Systems
• Cleaning and Disinfection of Hot and Cold-Water Systems
• Servicing and failsafe testing of Thermostatic Mixing Valves
• Clean and descale of shower heads
• CWST inspections
• Closed System Analysis and interpretation
• Cooling Tower/Steam Boiler/Secondary Disinfection Analysis
• Remedial Works - installation of equipment, re-configuring system layouts, replacing outdated equipment, more extensive cleaning and disinfection
• Complete onsite checks and inspections as per ACoP L8 & HSG 274 Part 2 Guidance
• Internal Calorifier inspections
• Support Account Managers on project scope and quotations etc

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks allocated to you in accordance with PWS company procedures/method statements
• Adhering to all PWS Health and Safety procedures
• Reporting any risk to health identified onsite and report back to the Account Manager
• At all times adhere to the clients specific Health and Safety/Safe Working practices.
• Ensure all equipment used is safe and fit for purpose
• Ensuring company vehicles are kept clean and tidy and equipment stored safely.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with current legislation and documented
• Complete onsite work activities as scheduled in your diary
• Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit
• Completion of Technical Service Reports and submission on day of completion
• Organised with expenses and paperwork.
• Photographic evidence and clear labelling of assets where and when required
• Identifying onsite opportunities and report back to associated Account Manager to action
• Plan for tasks - ensure you have the correct equipment to complete the job required
• Mentor new staff, lead by example
• Take the lead on technical task when working in a team
• Provide clients with clear, informative, and detailed reports within timescales required

Essential Skills and Qualifications

 Full UK driving license, 25 years of age or over (Company insurance stipulates)

 City and Guilds Level 2 in plumbing or equivalent

 Experience of water systems

 Experience in a customer facing role

 Competent in IT - Able to use phone/tablet to record information, take photos etc

 Attention to detail

 Competent in working independently

 Flexible approach

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

 Confined Space Medium Risk qualification

 IOSH or equivalent safety qualification

 Water Softener Qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience

 Closed System

Qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience

• City and Guilds Heating and Ventilation Qualification or equivalent
• Management and Control of Closed Hot, Cold & Chilled Water Systems qualification
• Basic Risk Assessment of Water Systems
• Control of Legionella within Evaporative Cooling Systems
• Swimming pool operation and Management
• Ability to account manage and build long standing client relationships

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.