Water Treatment Engineer

Canary Wharf Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£45,000

Water Treatment Engineer
East London
Up to £45,000 per annum

We’re recruiting for a Water Treatment Engineer to join a leading building services provider at a prestigious commercial office building in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday role within a well-established organisation, with ongoing development and opportunities for career progression.
Role Overview As a Water Treatment Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and compliance of the building’s water systems, with a particular focus on cooling towers and closed-loop systems. You’ll ensure all water treatment processes are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with relevant legislation and water hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities

Managing water treatment systems, including cooling towers and closed-loop systems.
Carrying out routine water sampling, testing and monitoring.
Implementing water treatment programmes to prevent scaling, corrosion and bacterial growth.
Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining cooling towers.
Monitoring chemical dosing systems and maintaining water quality.
Identifying and resolving water treatment issues.
Ensuring compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and relevant Legionella control requirements.
Maintaining accurate records of water testing, maintenance and compliance activities.
Producing reports and providing updates to site management.

Requirements

Previous experience in water treatment, particularly working with cooling towers.
Good knowledge of closed-loop systems and Legionella control.
Relevant water treatment qualifications, such as City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent.
Understanding of ACOP L8, HSG274 and water hygiene legislation.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Good organisational, record-keeping and reporting abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary & Benefits