40 hours per week Monday - Friday - 08:00 -17:00 £15.86 per hour Free Car parking Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT Job Description We are seeking a qualified and experienced Water Hygiene & Plumbing Engineer to join our engineering team based at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a structured and professional environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality water hygiene and plumbing services in line with contractual KPIs and compliance standards. Reporting to the Water Technical Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring service standards set out in the Service Level Agreement are achieved, maintained, and continuously improved across the assigned operational area. What you’ll do: Delivering water hygiene Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and emergency works in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines. Carrying out reactive plumbing maintenance as required. Working in full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274 Parts 2 & 3, HTM 04-01, BS 8558, and BS 8680. Managing a varied workload effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting operational deadlines. Completing weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets. Conducting temperature monitoring of hot and cold-water systems. Undertaking microbiological and chemical water sampling. Performing TMV servicing (minor and full). Descaling and maintaining showers and spray taps. Conducting water storage tank inspections and compliance checks. Servicing filtration systems. Purging and maintaining expansion vessels, calorifiers, and water heaters. Undertaking tank cleaning and disinfection. Completing plumbing remediation works including leak repairs, drainage issues, and sanitary system repairs. Maintaining accurate records and compliance documentation. Supporting additional or ad-hoc services where required Maintain strong client relationships. Provide fair supervision where required and support positive team performance. What you bring: People Friendly, Customer service skills are essential Recognised Water Hygiene qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent). Recognised Plumbing qualification – City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent). G3 Unvented Hot Water Systems certification. Proven experience in a Water Hygiene operational role. Experience in reactive plumbing maintenance. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and within a team. High attention to detail and strong compliance focus. Ability to prioritise, manage workload, and meet deadlines under pressure. Held a full UK Driving license for 2 years or more Must be over 25 years of age to driver company vehicle Desirable Experience working within a military environment. Previous experience in a senior engineering role. Leadership capability and team supervision experience. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an innovative approach. 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. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications