Water Hygiene Technician

Posted 17 February 2026
Salary 32000.0
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Mechanical & Electrical
Reference18671

Job description

Job Title: Mobile Environmental Technician
Location: Manchester & surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
We’re recruiting for a Mobile Environmental Technician to join a leading national facilities services provider, supporting a portfolio of commercial and industrial sites across Manchester and the North West. This role focuses on water hygiene compliance and Legionella control, ensuring systems meet regulatory and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with water hygiene or mechanical maintenance experience looking for a stable role with long-term contracts and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out water hygiene PPM tasks in line with ACOP L8 guidelines

  • Temperature monitoring, flushing, and sampling

  • Shower head disinfection and TMV servicing

  • Tank inspections, cleaning, and disinfection

  • Cooling tower cleaning and compliance checks

  • Identify risks and recommend remedial works

  • Complete compliance documentation and reports

  • Support minor remedial or upgrade works where required

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience within water hygiene / Legionella compliance (or similar mechanical role)

  • Understanding of H&S and safe systems of work

  • Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  • Strong communication and customer-facing ability

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Comfortable working at height or in confined spaces

Desirable

  • Legionella qualifications or relevant training

  • Experience working within FM or building services environments

  • Pool plant or mechanical plant exposure

What’s On Offer

  • Stable, long-term role with a national facilities provider

  • Mobile position covering varied sites

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Supportive team and clear reporting structure