Dakro
Flushing Engineer
Location: Dudley Head Office Location, National Travel upon contract
Package: Basic Salary up to £45000 plus OTE, company benefits and travel allowances
About Dakro
With engineers across the UK, Our ethos is that no project is too large or too small for our team. We can assist with everything from regular pre-planned maintenance as part of your legionella risk control through to large pre-commission cleaning projects for data centres and hospitals.
We are proud of our reputation as specialists in water and air hygiene, legionella risk assessment, pre-com cleaning and flushing, commercial plumbing, ductwork cleaning and UV-C air purification.
Dakro is proudly part of Obsequio Group; Our businesses all deliver expert safety and compliance services across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients, solving complex compliance challenges for operators, developers, estates teams and within facilities management.
About the Role
You’ll be carrying out flushing and cleaning of closed systems, performing back flushing, system cleansing, and chemical dosing across heating and chilled water systems. You’ll set up and operate flushing rigs, pumps, and filtration equipment, ensuring all works are completed in line with site procedures and health & safety standards.
You will be supporting senior engineers on larger or more complex projects, and wishing to grow your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-commission cleaning (flushing & chemical cleaning of closed systems)
- Water hygiene tasks (TMV servicing, tank cleaning, calorifier inspections)
- Ensure compliance with industry standards & regulations
- Maintain high safety standards on site and in vehicles
Essential Requirements
- 1+ years in water treatment or building services
- Experience with conventional & CPC filtration flushing
- Legionella Risk Assessor qualification
- Knowledge of BSRIA BG29/2021 & BG50/2021, HSE ACoP L8, HSG274 Parts 2 & 3
- Strong health & safety awareness and Microsoft Office skills
- Clean driving licence
- Available to stay away (on occasion)
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in flushing / pre-commission cleaning
- Working knowledge of BG29 and BG50 (or exposure to these standards)
- Understanding of heating and chilled water systems
- A hands-on, reliable approach with a strong work ethic
What We Offer
- Up to £45000 basic salary plus OTE
- 25 days holiday
- Company van, uniform, tablet/laptop
- AVIVA pension scheme & annual pay reviews
- Career progression & training opportunities
Dakro is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
This job specification is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification in line with business requirements.
