Water Hygiene Engineer
Talent Guardian
Tylers Green · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£30,000 – £33,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Tylers Green, Buckinghamshire
Category
Engineering
Water Hygiene Engineer
Bucks, Berks, Herts
£30,000-£33,000 per annum + van + phone +expenses
Talent Guardian is recruiting on behalf of a growing water hygiene and compliance business, and we are looking for an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer to join the team.
This is a field based role covering a varied commercial client portfolio, delivering Legionella compliance and water hygiene services. If you know your way around HSG274 and ACoP L8 and you like being out on site rather than tied to a desk, this one is worth a look.
What you will be doing
Routine water hygiene duties in line with HSG274 Part 2 and ACoP L8
Hot and cold water temperature monitoring
TMV servicing, testing and fail-safe checks
Cold water storage tank and calorifier inspections
Showerhead cleaning and descaling, and flushing of infrequently used outlets
Legionella and microbiological water sampling
Identifying and reporting non-conformances and remedial requirements
Completing accurate electronic service reports
Liaising with clients and site representatives day to day
Supporting wider water hygiene and compliance works as required
Plumbing experience is a real advantage
Not essential, but if you can also turn your hand to the following it will put you ahead:
Dead-leg and redundant pipework removal
Minor pipework alterations
TMV replacement
Tap, valve and outlet replacement
Minor plumbing repairs
Legionella remedial works identified from Risk Assessments What we are looking for:
Previous water hygiene or Legionella compliance experience
A good working understanding of HSG274 and ACoP L8
TMV servicing experience
Plumbing qualifications or experience (desirable)
Full UK driving licence
Strong communication and customer service skills
Someone reliable and professional who is comfortable working independently
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