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Water Hygiene & Plumbing Engineer

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 11 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog: £15.86 yr awr
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: Competitive
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 25 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad: Colchester, CO2 7UT
Cwmni: Sodexo Ltd
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: SDX/TP/1324814/153898

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  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday - 08:00 -17:00
  • £15.86 per hour
  • Free Car parking

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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


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