At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct routine water hygiene tasks and ensure compliance with health standards.
- Company: Join a growing team focused on water hygiene across the M4 Corridor.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, ongoing training, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and varied workloads.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in diverse technical projects and enhance your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Minimum 1 year in water hygiene and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 42000 £ per year.
Salary £38‑42k based on 40 hours (overtime available). Mobile across the M4 Corridor. We are looking for an experienced Water Hygiene Technician to join our growing team. The role will cover sites from Swindon to London, with most days in Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Newbury, Basingstoke, and Slough. Location: Ideally based in or around Swindon, Reading, or Slough.
Role Responsibilities
- Routine water hygiene tasks in line with ACoP L8 and HSG274.
- Cold water storage tank inspections, cleaning & disinfection.
- Tank and system disinfections (including chlorination works).
- Temperature monitoring, sampling & reporting.
- TMV servicing and general system checks.
- Closed system cleans, dosing and analysis.
- Servicing and maintenance of water softeners and reverse osmosis (RO) systems.
- Maintaining accurate records using job management systems.
Key Experience (Preferred)
- Strong background in water hygiene.
- Experience with water softeners and RO systems (installation, servicing, fault finding).
- Experience with tank disinfections and closed system works.
- Basic understanding of pumps/booster sets (advantage but not essential).
About the Role & Development Opportunities
- Gain exposure to a wide range of technical problem‑solving scenarios.
- Be involved in mechanical projects and system upgrades.
- Have the opportunity to develop knowledge beyond standard water hygiene tasks.
- Build skills in areas many engineers don't typically get exposure to.
Requirements
- Previous experience in water hygiene (minimum 1 year preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Good understanding of compliance and safe systems of work.
- Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally stay away.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Company vehicle.
- Ongoing training and development, particularly in water treatment systems (softeners & RO).
- Exposure to technical and mechanical works.
- Opportunity to progress within a growing business.
- Varied workload across multiple sectors.
Water Hygiene Engineer employer: Thrive SW
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Water Hygiene Engineer, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish. With competitive salaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression, you'll work across a diverse range of sites from Swindon to London, gaining exposure to unique technical challenges and mechanical projects. Our commitment to employee development and a varied workload ensures that you will find meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving environment.
