Water Hygiene Technician / Senior Plumber
Celnor
Water Hygiene Technician / Senior Plumber
Department: Field Team
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Swindon
Compensation: £35,000 - £40,000 / year
Description
Primary Water Solutions ltd
Water Hygiene Engineer / Senior Plumber
Swindon/M4 Corridor
Who we are
Primary Water Solutions is a professional water hygiene and compliance specialist, delivering reliable PPM services to help clients meet legal requirements and manage waterborne risk. Our experienced engineers carry out temperature monitoring, shower disinfections, TMV servicing, and cold water tank cleaning in line with ACOP L8 and HSG274, providing consistent service, clear reporting, and safe, compliant water systems.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Water Hygiene Engineer / Senior Plumber
Swindon/M4 Corridor
Who we are
Primary Water Solutions is a professional water hygiene and compliance specialist, delivering reliable PPM services to help clients meet legal requirements and manage waterborne risk. Our experienced engineers carry out temperature monitoring, shower disinfections, TMV servicing, and cold water tank cleaning in line with ACOP L8 and HSG274, providing consistent service, clear reporting, and safe, compliant water systems.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
Primary Water Solutions are looking for a reliable, experienced and competent Senior Water Hygiene Engineer / Plumber based in, or local to Swindon, to carry out routine PPM water hygiene tasks alongside specialist plumbing, remedial and maintenance works across commercial and domestic sites.
Primary Water Solutions are looking for a reliable, experienced and competent Senior Water Hygiene Engineer / Plumber based in, or local to Swindon, to carry out routine PPM water hygiene tasks alongside specialist plumbing, remedial and maintenance works across commercial and domestic sites.
This is a hands on role suited to someone with a strong background in water hygiene and plumbing who is confident working independently, diagnosing issues, carrying out remedial works and maintaining high standards of compliance.
What you will do
- Routine temperature monitoring of hot and cold-water systems.
- Shower disinfections and descaling.
- TMV servicing, testing, maintenance and replacement.
- Cold water storage tank cleaning, inspections and disinfections.
- Flushing of little-used outlets and other routine PPM activities.
- Accurate completion of site paperwork and compliance reports.
- Working in line with ACOP L8, HSG274 and company procedures.
Senior Plumbing & Remedial Duties
- Carry out plumbing repairs, maintenance and remedial works on hot and cold-water systems.
- Diagnose and resolve plumbing faults, including leaks, pressure issues and defective components.
- Install, repair and replace pipework, valves, taps, fittings and associated plumbing equipment.
- Undertake remedial works identified during legionella risk assessments and water hygiene inspections.
- Carry out dead-leg removals and pipework modifications to improve water system compliance.
- Install, repair and replace TMVs and associated fittings.
- Complete minor plumbing installations and system alterations.
- Identify potential compliance issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Take responsibility for the quality and completion of works, ensuring they meet relevant regulations and company standards.
- Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers when required.
- Liaise professionally with customers, site contacts and internal teams to ensure works are completed efficiently.
Who you are
- Experienced in water hygiene and legionella control (essential).
- Strong practical plumbing experience, including repairs, maintenance and remedial works (essential).
- Good understanding of PPM schedules, water systems and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274 and relevant water regulations.
- Confident diagnosing faults and completing plumbing remedial works independently.
- Able to manage your own workload and prioritise jobs effectively.
- Experience undertaking legionella remedial works, including dead-leg removals and pipework modifications.
- Relevant plumbing qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds, would be advantageous.
- Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be beneficial.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
Join us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Benefits
- Company Van
- 20 days of annual leave including bank holidays, plus the option to buy additional
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support whenever you need
- £250 work birthday bonus after two years of service
- Free on-site parking
- Fully funded training and development, supporting you to progress into new roles
- And yes — we even have an office dog to brighten your day!
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Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.