Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of water systems within a hospital environment. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across all healthcare water systems.
You will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, monitoring, and remedial works of hot and cold water systems, ensuring full compliance with healthcare regulations and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out routine monitoring, testing, and inspection of hot and cold water systems, including temperature checks, flushing, and sampling
2. Manage Legionella control measures in line with HTM 04-01, HSG274, ACOP L8, and local healthcare policies
3. Inspect, maintain, and disinfect water storage tanks, calorifiers, TMVs, and associated plant
4. Complete chlorination, disinfection, and remedial works where required
5. Accurately record test results, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation
6. Respond to reactive maintenance issues and water-related incidents
7. Liaise with Estates, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), contractors, and clinical teams as required
8. Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance inspections
9. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations and hospital procedures
Essential Skills & Experience
10. Proven experience in water treatment within healthcare or high-risk environments
11. Strong knowledge of Legionella control and water hygiene best practice
12. Familiarity with healthcare standards such as HTM 04-01, HSG274, and ACOP L8
13. Experience maintaining hot & cold water systems, tanks, calorifiers, and TMVs
14. Ability to complete accurate records and compliance reports
15. Good communication skills and the ability to work in occupied clinical environments
16. Full UK driving licence (if role includes multiple sites)
Qualifications (Essential / Desirable)
17. City & Guilds or equivalent in Water Treatment / Plumbing / Mechanical Engineering, minmum Level 1 plumbing certificate
18. Legionella Awareness or Control of Legionella certification
19. Water Hygiene / Chlorination certification
For more details or to apply, please call Liam Hargate at Coyles
MKME
Liam Hargate
liam.hargate@coyles.co.uk
07900 268 184
01908 032 561