Water Hygiene Engineer
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£35k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Example Recruitment are seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer deliver specialist water hygiene and treatment services across a range of commercial, healthcare, industrial, and public sector environments.
The role will focus on the inspection, testing, maintenance, and treatment of water systems, including closed heating and cooling systems, hot and cold-water services, and associated plant. The successful candidate will ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with relevant industry guidance and compliance requirements.
This position involves both planned maintenance activities and reactive support, working closely with customers, site teams, and stakeholders to provide effective solutions and technical advice.
Key Responsibilities
Closed System Water Treatment
* Carry out routine sampling, testing, and analysis of closed-loop heating and cooling systems, including monitoring parameters such as pH, conductivity, inhibitor levels, microbial activity, and water quality.
* Complete corrosion monitoring and identify potential issues affecting system performance or equipment lifespan.
* Test and maintain glycol concentrations within chilled water systems.
* Carry out chemical dosing activities, including the application of inhibitors, biocides, dispersants, and other treatment products.
* Maintain dosing equipment, chemical storage systems, and associated treatment plant.
* Undertake system cleaning, flushing, and pre-commissioning activities to remove debris, contaminants, and system deposits.
* Complete remedial works including chemical cleaning, disinfection, and system recovery works where required.
* Inspect system components such as filters, strainers, dosing points, and expansion vessels.
* Diagnose faults and provide technical recommendations to improve system condition and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records including service reports, treatment logs, test results, and compliance documentation.
Legionella Control & Water Hygiene
* Undertake water sampling and monitoring activities for hot and cold-water systems.
* Inspect tanks, calorifiers, outlets, and associated equipment for cleanliness, condition, and potential risks.
* Carry out cleaning, disinfection, flushing, and remedial works in accordance with recognised industry guidance.
* Support customers with Legionella risk control measures and ongoing compliance requirements.
* Identify issues and provide practical recommendations to improve water safety standards.
* Respond to non-compliant results or urgent water hygiene concerns, completing corrective actions where necessary.
* Maintain and calibrate equipment used for testing, dosing, and monitoring activities.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
* Work safely in accordance with company procedures and site-specific requirements.
* Ensure correct handling, storage, and use of water treatment chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
* Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Complete all required documentation and risk assessments before undertaking works.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Full UK driving licence.
* Previous experience within water treatment, water hygiene, or a related engineering discipline.
* Knowledge of Legionella control principles and relevant industry guidance.
* Experience working with closed heating and chilled water systems.
* Experience with system cleaning, flushing, chemical dosing, and water quality testing.
* Understanding of water treatment equipment including dosing systems, filters, softeners, and associated plant.
* Ability to complete detailed service reports and communicate professionally with customers.
Desirable Qualifications
* Legionella awareness and control training.
* Closed system water treatment training.
* COSHH awareness.
* Confined space and working at height training.
* First aid and health & safety qualifications.
Experience Required
* Closed system water treatment.
* Chemical dosing and water quality analysis.
* Pre-commission cleaning and system flushing.
* Hot and cold-water system disinfection.
* Working within commercial, healthcare, or industrial environments.
Benefits
* Company vehicle provided.
* Competitive holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Supportive team environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Clear opportunities for career progression.
Simply Apply to be considered for the role
The role will focus on the inspection, testing, maintenance, and treatment of water systems, including closed heating and cooling systems, hot and cold-water services, and associated plant. The successful candidate will ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with relevant industry guidance and compliance requirements.
This position involves both planned maintenance activities and reactive support, working closely with customers, site teams, and stakeholders to provide effective solutions and technical advice.
Key Responsibilities
Closed System Water Treatment
* Carry out routine sampling, testing, and analysis of closed-loop heating and cooling systems, including monitoring parameters such as pH, conductivity, inhibitor levels, microbial activity, and water quality.
* Complete corrosion monitoring and identify potential issues affecting system performance or equipment lifespan.
* Test and maintain glycol concentrations within chilled water systems.
* Carry out chemical dosing activities, including the application of inhibitors, biocides, dispersants, and other treatment products.
* Maintain dosing equipment, chemical storage systems, and associated treatment plant.
* Undertake system cleaning, flushing, and pre-commissioning activities to remove debris, contaminants, and system deposits.
* Complete remedial works including chemical cleaning, disinfection, and system recovery works where required.
* Inspect system components such as filters, strainers, dosing points, and expansion vessels.
* Diagnose faults and provide technical recommendations to improve system condition and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records including service reports, treatment logs, test results, and compliance documentation.
Legionella Control & Water Hygiene
* Undertake water sampling and monitoring activities for hot and cold-water systems.
* Inspect tanks, calorifiers, outlets, and associated equipment for cleanliness, condition, and potential risks.
* Carry out cleaning, disinfection, flushing, and remedial works in accordance with recognised industry guidance.
* Support customers with Legionella risk control measures and ongoing compliance requirements.
* Identify issues and provide practical recommendations to improve water safety standards.
* Respond to non-compliant results or urgent water hygiene concerns, completing corrective actions where necessary.
* Maintain and calibrate equipment used for testing, dosing, and monitoring activities.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
* Work safely in accordance with company procedures and site-specific requirements.
* Ensure correct handling, storage, and use of water treatment chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
* Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Complete all required documentation and risk assessments before undertaking works.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Full UK driving licence.
* Previous experience within water treatment, water hygiene, or a related engineering discipline.
* Knowledge of Legionella control principles and relevant industry guidance.
* Experience working with closed heating and chilled water systems.
* Experience with system cleaning, flushing, chemical dosing, and water quality testing.
* Understanding of water treatment equipment including dosing systems, filters, softeners, and associated plant.
* Ability to complete detailed service reports and communicate professionally with customers.
Desirable Qualifications
* Legionella awareness and control training.
* Closed system water treatment training.
* COSHH awareness.
* Confined space and working at height training.
* First aid and health & safety qualifications.
Experience Required
* Closed system water treatment.
* Chemical dosing and water quality analysis.
* Pre-commission cleaning and system flushing.
* Hot and cold-water system disinfection.
* Working within commercial, healthcare, or industrial environments.
Benefits
* Company vehicle provided.
* Competitive holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Supportive team environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Clear opportunities for career progression.
Simply Apply to be considered for the role
Reference: 225306111
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Water Hygiene Engineer
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£35k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Example Recruitment are seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer deliver specialist water hygiene and treatment services across a range of commercial, healthcare, industrial, and public sector environments.
The role will focus on the inspection, testing, maintenance, and treatment of water systems, including closed heating and cooling systems, hot and cold-water services, and associated plant. The successful candidate will ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with relevant industry guidance and compliance requirements.
This position involves both planned maintenance activities and reactive support, working closely with customers, site teams, and stakeholders to provide effective solutions and technical advice.
Key Responsibilities
Closed System Water Treatment
* Carry out routine sampling, testing, and analysis of closed-loop heating and cooling systems, including monitoring parameters such as pH, conductivity, inhibitor levels, microbial activity, and water quality.
* Complete corrosion monitoring and identify potential issues affecting system performance or equipment lifespan.
* Test and maintain glycol concentrations within chilled water systems.
* Carry out chemical dosing activities, including the application of inhibitors, biocides, dispersants, and other treatment products.
* Maintain dosing equipment, chemical storage systems, and associated treatment plant.
* Undertake system cleaning, flushing, and pre-commissioning activities to remove debris, contaminants, and system deposits.
* Complete remedial works including chemical cleaning, disinfection, and system recovery works where required.
* Inspect system components such as filters, strainers, dosing points, and expansion vessels.
* Diagnose faults and provide technical recommendations to improve system condition and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records including service reports, treatment logs, test results, and compliance documentation.
Legionella Control & Water Hygiene
* Undertake water sampling and monitoring activities for hot and cold-water systems.
* Inspect tanks, calorifiers, outlets, and associated equipment for cleanliness, condition, and potential risks.
* Carry out cleaning, disinfection, flushing, and remedial works in accordance with recognised industry guidance.
* Support customers with Legionella risk control measures and ongoing compliance requirements.
* Identify issues and provide practical recommendations to improve water safety standards.
* Respond to non-compliant results or urgent water hygiene concerns, completing corrective actions where necessary.
* Maintain and calibrate equipment used for testing, dosing, and monitoring activities.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
* Work safely in accordance with company procedures and site-specific requirements.
* Ensure correct handling, storage, and use of water treatment chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
* Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Complete all required documentation and risk assessments before undertaking works.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Full UK driving licence.
* Previous experience within water treatment, water hygiene, or a related engineering discipline.
* Knowledge of Legionella control principles and relevant industry guidance.
* Experience working with closed heating and chilled water systems.
* Experience with system cleaning, flushing, chemical dosing, and water quality testing.
* Understanding of water treatment equipment including dosing systems, filters, softeners, and associated plant.
* Ability to complete detailed service reports and communicate professionally with customers.
Desirable Qualifications
* Legionella awareness and control training.
* Closed system water treatment training.
* COSHH awareness.
* Confined space and working at height training.
* First aid and health & safety qualifications.
Experience Required
* Closed system water treatment.
* Chemical dosing and water quality analysis.
* Pre-commission cleaning and system flushing.
* Hot and cold-water system disinfection.
* Working within commercial, healthcare, or industrial environments.
Benefits
* Company vehicle provided.
* Competitive holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Supportive team environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Clear opportunities for career progression.
Simply Apply to be considered for the role
The role will focus on the inspection, testing, maintenance, and treatment of water systems, including closed heating and cooling systems, hot and cold-water services, and associated plant. The successful candidate will ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with relevant industry guidance and compliance requirements.
This position involves both planned maintenance activities and reactive support, working closely with customers, site teams, and stakeholders to provide effective solutions and technical advice.
Key Responsibilities
Closed System Water Treatment
* Carry out routine sampling, testing, and analysis of closed-loop heating and cooling systems, including monitoring parameters such as pH, conductivity, inhibitor levels, microbial activity, and water quality.
* Complete corrosion monitoring and identify potential issues affecting system performance or equipment lifespan.
* Test and maintain glycol concentrations within chilled water systems.
* Carry out chemical dosing activities, including the application of inhibitors, biocides, dispersants, and other treatment products.
* Maintain dosing equipment, chemical storage systems, and associated treatment plant.
* Undertake system cleaning, flushing, and pre-commissioning activities to remove debris, contaminants, and system deposits.
* Complete remedial works including chemical cleaning, disinfection, and system recovery works where required.
* Inspect system components such as filters, strainers, dosing points, and expansion vessels.
* Diagnose faults and provide technical recommendations to improve system condition and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records including service reports, treatment logs, test results, and compliance documentation.
Legionella Control & Water Hygiene
* Undertake water sampling and monitoring activities for hot and cold-water systems.
* Inspect tanks, calorifiers, outlets, and associated equipment for cleanliness, condition, and potential risks.
* Carry out cleaning, disinfection, flushing, and remedial works in accordance with recognised industry guidance.
* Support customers with Legionella risk control measures and ongoing compliance requirements.
* Identify issues and provide practical recommendations to improve water safety standards.
* Respond to non-compliant results or urgent water hygiene concerns, completing corrective actions where necessary.
* Maintain and calibrate equipment used for testing, dosing, and monitoring activities.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
* Work safely in accordance with company procedures and site-specific requirements.
* Ensure correct handling, storage, and use of water treatment chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
* Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Complete all required documentation and risk assessments before undertaking works.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Full UK driving licence.
* Previous experience within water treatment, water hygiene, or a related engineering discipline.
* Knowledge of Legionella control principles and relevant industry guidance.
* Experience working with closed heating and chilled water systems.
* Experience with system cleaning, flushing, chemical dosing, and water quality testing.
* Understanding of water treatment equipment including dosing systems, filters, softeners, and associated plant.
* Ability to complete detailed service reports and communicate professionally with customers.
Desirable Qualifications
* Legionella awareness and control training.
* Closed system water treatment training.
* COSHH awareness.
* Confined space and working at height training.
* First aid and health & safety qualifications.
Experience Required
* Closed system water treatment.
* Chemical dosing and water quality analysis.
* Pre-commission cleaning and system flushing.
* Hot and cold-water system disinfection.
* Working within commercial, healthcare, or industrial environments.
Benefits
* Company vehicle provided.
* Competitive holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Supportive team environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Clear opportunities for career progression.
Simply Apply to be considered for the role
Reference: 225306111
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