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South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes.
We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.
Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.
Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.
Water Hygiene Technician
Are you an experienced Technician looking for a new challenge?
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Water Hygiene Technician to join our team working in Bournemouth/Southwest/Hampshire. You will join us on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,000- £29,000.
About the role:
As our Water Hygiene Technician, you will be carrying out legionella control tasks for our customers (this includes water temperature checks, water system dosing, shower heads and TMVs servicing and other water hygiene tasks), with most sites based in the South of England.
You will be:
• Undertaking regular temperature checks, flushing and sampling monitoring and keeping records on customers' properties and sites
• Undertaking more complex cleaning and disinfecting of hot and cold-water systems and cooling systems
• Undertaking TMV and Shower Heads Servicing and maintenance
• Undertaking fault finding on customer sites where issues are identified and implement corrective actions to enable a first-time fix
• Working with the scheduling team to ensure all jobs are efficiently and productively planned, completed and loaded correctly onto the mobile equipment
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Effectively communicating with customers and colleagues to ensure all on site contract requirements are met to the customers satisfaction
• Escalating any missed tasks immediately and any concerns or compliance issues in a timely fashion
• Educated to GCSE, grade A-C or equivalent
• Proven exceptional customer service skills
• Level 2 NVQ Plumbing is desirable
• Water Hygiene knowledge is desirable, however no previous experience necessary as full training will be provided
• Full UK driving licence is required.
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us.
Ready to make a difference? Join us as our Water Hygiene Technician a nd help create a workplace where people thrive.
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As our Water Hygiene Technician you'll enjoy:
* Competitive Salary - Based on experience and skills
* Annual Bonus Scheme - Recognising company performance
* Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for your future
* Flexible Working Options - We value work-life balance and offer flexible hours and hybrid working where possible
* Healthcare Benefits - Access to employee assistance programs
* Employee Discounts - On various products and services
* Generous Annual Leave - Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement
Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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