Water Treatment Engineer
Join the Water Treatment division at Platinum Facilities, where exciting opportunities for career progression, development and specialist training await. We are looking for skilled and experienced Water Treatment Engineers who are passionate about delivering high-quality water hygiene, treatment and maintenance services to our clients.
About the Role
As a Water Treatment Engineer within our newly established Water Treatment division, you will play a key role in maintaining, monitoring and improving domestic and commercial water systems across a diverse client base.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing department at an exciting stage of its development, with significant opportunities for career progression and professional development.
You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive water treatment and water hygiene works, ensuring systems are maintained safely, effectively and in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and industry standards.
Company van, fuel card, tools and equipment provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Water Hygiene & Treatment: Carry out planned and reactive water treatment and water hygiene services across client sites.
- Water Quality Testing: Undertake routine water quality testing, including temperature, pH, chlorine and other relevant parameters, recording results accurately and taking appropriate action where required.
- Flushing & Temperature Monitoring: Carry out routine and remedial flushing of domestic water systems, including low-use and infrequently used outlets, and undertake temperature monitoring to support effective water hygiene management.
- TMV Testing & Maintenance: Inspect, test, service and maintain Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs), including temperature checks, cleaning, servicing and adjustment where required.
- Legionella Control: Support the effective management and control of Legionella risks through routine monitoring, sampling, flushing, temperature checks and remedial works in accordance with client schemes and relevant guidance.
- Cooling Tower Maintenance: Carry out cleaning, descaling, inspection and general maintenance of cooling towers and associated water treatment systems.
- Water Treatment Systems: Inspect and monitor pumps, filters, dosing equipment and associated plant to ensure systems are operating effectively.
- Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out preventative maintenance, minor repairs, component replacement and remedial works to maintain system reliability.
- Sampling: Undertake water sampling as required and ensure samples are correctly collected, labelled and submitted in accordance with procedures.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate service reports, water temperature records, flushing records, test results, sampling information and maintenance logs.
- Compliance: Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant legislation, HSE guidance, industry standards, company procedures and client-specific water hygiene management plans.
- Reactive Works: Respond promptly to equipment failures, water hygiene issues, leaks and other water-related emergencies, minimising disruption to clients.
- Client Liaison: Maintain a professional relationship with clients, providing clear communication regarding completed works, findings and any remedial recommendations.
- Risk Identification: Identify potential water hygiene risks and make appropriate recommendations for remedial action or further investigation.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Working Hours: 07:00-16:00 - 08:00 – 17:00
- Overtime: Opportunities available, including additional hours where required for urgent or reactive works.
Qualifications & Experience
- Water Treatment Experience: Proven experience within water treatment, water hygiene or a similar engineering environment – Essential.
- Water Hygiene Knowledge: Good understanding of domestic water systems, water hygiene and Legionella control.
- Flushing & TMV Experience: Practical experience carrying out system flushing, temperature monitoring and TMV testing/maintenance – Desirable.
- Technical Ability: Ability to diagnose faults, troubleshoot water treatment systems and carry out preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Water Management Systems: Experience working with a variety of water treatment and water management systems – Essential.
- L8 Knowledge/Certification: Knowledge of HSG274 and ACOP L8. L8 certification/training desirable but not essential.
- Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence.
- Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to complete accurate service documentation and communicate professionally with clients.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Salary package reflective of your experience and technical expertise.
- Holiday: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Career Development: Join a newly established division with genuine opportunities for progression as the department grows.
- Training & Development: Access to relevant technical training and professional development.
- Company Vehicle: Fully expensed company van, fuel card and all necessary tools and equipment provided.
- Technology: Modern tools and technology to support you in carrying out your role effectively.
- Overtime: Opportunities to increase your earnings through available overtime.
- Pension: Employer pension contributions.
- Annual Salary Review: Regular salary reviews to recognise performance and maintain a competitive package.
Ready to Join Us?
If you are an experienced Water Treatment Engineer looking for an opportunity to join a growing division where you can develop your skills and progress your career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Platinum Facilities Water Treatment team.
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Platinum Facilities is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are proud to be signatories of the Race at Work Charter, committed to the Mental Health at Work Commitment, and a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Experience:
- Water treatment engineering: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- ACOP L8 Certificate (preferred)
- Cooling Tower Testing – Certificate or similar (preferred)
Work Location: In person
