Water Hygiene Engineer
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/151788
- Location: Colchester
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £15.86 pre hour
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday - 08:00 -17:00
- £15.86 per hour
- Free Car parking
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Water Hygiene Engineer to join our engineering team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. In this vital role, you will support the Water Technical Officer in ensuring that all services meet the standards detailed in the Service Level Agreement (SLA), KPIs, and contractual obligations. You will be responsible for completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), remedial, and emergency works in line with water hygiene regulations and best practices.
What you’ll do:
Support the Water Technical Officer in maintaining and developing service standards.
Deliver high-quality water hygiene PPMs, remedial works, and emergency callouts.
Work in compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274 Part 2 & 3, HTM04-01, BS 8558, BS 8680, and other relevant standards.
Conduct temperature monitoring, weekly flushing, microbiological and chemical sampling, TMV servicing, and tank inspections.
Carry out tank cleans and disinfections, filtration servicing, and purging of expansion vessels and calorifiers/water heaters.
Perform shower and spray tap descaling, Zip tea boiler servicing, and assist in closed system analysis and treatment.
Maintain excellent standards of client communication, workplace hygiene, and PPE compliance.
Participate in team meetings, performance reviews, and ongoing training and development.
Support additional ad-hoc or administrative duties as required.
What you bring:
Previous experience in a Water Hygiene operational role.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (ACOP L8, HSG274, HTM04-01, etc.).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
Experience working within a military or MOD environment.
Previous experience in a senior or supervisory engineering role.
Recognised qualification in Water Hygiene or Legionella control.
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with swimming pool maintenance and closed system treatment.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Colchester, United Kingdom, CO2 7UT
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