Trainee Water Hygiene Technician in Birmingham

Trainee Water Hygiene Technician in Birmingham

Birmingham Trainee 35000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage water hygiene tasks at various sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Company: Join PTSG, a leading provider in water treatment and safety.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £35,000, enjoy bonuses, and receive a company vehicle.
  • Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your career with full training and hands-on experience.
  • Qualifications: Must hold EL1 or EL2 security clearance and a valid UK driving licence.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.

Location: Field-Based. Opportunities in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Leicester

Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday) - No on-call, weekends or evenings.

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum + up to 10% monthly bonus + Company Vehicle & Fuel Card. Once trained, opportunities for overtime at 1.5-2x rate.

Essentials: You must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance enabling you to work within prison sites and full UK driving licence.

A New Chapter: Join a Growing Leader

It is an incredibly exciting time to join PTSG Water Treatment. As a rapidly expanding leader in the water safety and treatment industry, we are setting new standards for excellence across the UK. With a portfolio spanning over 25,000 sites nationwide and a team of dedicated specialists operating across every sector, our growth is driven by a commitment to delivering faster, more innovative, and deeper solutions for our clients.

Looking for a Career Change? Are you currently working within a prison environment and looking for an exciting career change? To be successful, candidates must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance.

Your onboarding journey will include:

  • An intensive, 1-week training programme at our state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in Manchester.
  • Direct, hands-on field training, pairing up with an experienced engineer for your first couple of weeks.
  • Rigorous, competency-based skill sign-offs before you are cleared to attend sites independently.

What You'll Be Doing Here

You will manage a dedicated route of MoJ customer sites that you will visit on a regular basis. You'll build and maintain great relationships with your customers, ensuring their water systems are safe and compliant. You will learn to perform essential tasks, including:

  • Monitor water temperature.
  • Take water samples.
  • Flush little used outlets.
  • Descale showerheads.
  • Inspect and clean water storage tanks.
  • Inspect and blowdown calorifiers.
  • Install and service Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
  • Conduct local disinfections.

Who We're Looking For

Essentials:

  • You must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance enabling you to work within prison sites.
  • A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
  • Confidence working within secure prison environments, professionalism, strong communication skills when speaking with customers, a desire to work with your hands, and a willingness to travel frequently.

What we offer:

  • Up to £35,000 + company vehicle with fuel card
  • Overtime rate 1.5-2x
  • Up to 10% monthly bonus when working specific sites
  • Earn £500 per successful employee referral
  • Paid travel time after 30 minutes
  • Life assurance (3x salary)
  • Online GP access + prescriptions
  • Vivup discount platform (gym, tech, holidays, retail & more)
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to up to 25 days with years of service.
  • Full training and continuous professional development, such as becoming a plumber, water treatment chemist, risk assessor or supervisor.

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe. Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise.

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.

Trainee Water Hygiene Technician in Birmingham employer: PTSG Water

At PTSG Water Treatment, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking employer that values your contributions and fosters a family-oriented culture. With no evening or weekend work, a commitment to employee growth, and a generous holiday allowance, we ensure our team members can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us in Glasgow, where you will be part of a rapidly expanding leader in the water safety industry, dedicated to innovation and excellence.

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Contact Details:

PTSG Water Recruitment Team

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