WATER TECHNICIAN
Overview
Our client is one of the UK's longest-established specialist air hygiene and water treatment solution providers. Operating on a national basis, the business collaborates with a range of clients within high-security establishments, healthcare, local government, education, and more. With its Head Office based in Bristol, the company has specialist teams of technicians across the UK. As part of its growth, our client is looking for key individuals to join its team, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and a generous annual leave allowance. The business prioritizes career development to retain its workforce.
Role Description
Technicians are required to carry out water hygiene work, with some air hygiene tasks as well. This includes monthly water monitoring, tank cleaning, TMV servicing, disinfections, showerhead descales, and water sampling. The air side of the business involves testing fire dampers and routine maintenance of air handling units. Technicians will work on-site at various locations across southern UK and, due to the nature of the work, successful candidates will require security vetting.
Key Tasks:
Tank cleaning and disinfections
Down service disinfections (mains or tank fed)
Shower head cleaning and disinfections
Monthly water monitoring in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274, including outlet temperatures, inspections of cold water tanks and hot water storage vessels, and updating logbooks
Water sampling
TMV checks and disinfections
Water softener servicing and disinfections
Ensuring Health & Safety compliance on site
Occasional Air Ventilation Duties:
Cleaning ductwork and ventilation systems
Maintaining accurate paperwork, including timesheets, expenses, survey forms, and job sheets
Skills & Experience
Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Water hygiene industry and air hygiene industry
Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
Knowledge of legislations and latest guidance
Excellent organizational and time-keeping skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
Clear and confident communication skills
Willingness to work occasional nights and/or weekends and be flexible with travel
Ability to pass an enhanced CRB or DBS check
Full driving licence
Key Benefits
Attractive basic salary: £25,357.50 - £27,562.50 depending on experience
Company vehicle with optional personal use
Fuel card
Company pension
Life assurance
Wellness Programme (EAP)
Ongoing training and personalized progression plan
Referral programme
33 days holiday, including public holidays
Additional leave day for your birthday
