Poole, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$29k/yr
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Legionella Control, Water Sampling, System Disinfection, TMV Servicing, Fault Identification
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Operational Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management
Exeter, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$50k–$55k/yr
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Water Resources Management, Environmental Planning, Programme Management, Budget Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement
Redruth, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$47k/yr
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Process Control, PLC Programming, Instrumentation Calibration, Telemetry, Fault Finding
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Land Acquisition, Compulsory Purchase Orders, Valuation, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Risk Management, Infrastructure Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Scenario Planning
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Commercial Analysis, Procurement, Market Insights
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Procurement Strategy, End-to-end Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Management, Commercial Awareness
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose At Bristol Water, we’ve been serving generations of families since 1846. Ensuring people in our communities have access to healthy water is paramount, which is why we work around the c…
Skills: Operational Leadership, Network Operations, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Capital Delivery
Exeter, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Customer Communications Strategy, Incident Management, Multi-channel Communications, Stakeholder Management, Line Management
Exeter, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Audit, Assurance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management Systems
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose At Bristol Water, we’ve been serving generations of families since 1846. Ensuring people in our communities have access to healthy water is paramount, which is why we work around the c…
Skills: Emergency Repairs, Excavation, Traffic Management, Site Leadership, Material Procurement
Devon, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$51k–$59k/yr
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Wastewater Operations, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Operational Judgement
Devon, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$47k–$55k/yr
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Resource Planning, Logistics Management, Stakeholder Management, Wastewater Operations, Data-Driven Decision Making
Exeter, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Meter Reading, Customer Service, Route Planning, Time Management, Basic Computer Skills
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Engineering Delivery, Programme Leadership, Major Infrastructure Management, Value Engineering, NEC Frameworks
Devon, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$45k–$50k/yr
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Process Safety, H&S Legislation, DSEAR, CDM, Risk Assessment
Exeter, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$29k–$33k/yr
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Planning, Scheduling, Workflow Management, Resource Coordination, Microsoft Excel
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain, Habitat Regulations Assessments, Water Framework Directive, Ecological Surveys
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. We’re proud to be part of Pen…
Skills: Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain, Habitat Regulations Assessments, Water Framework Directive, Environmental Reporting
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The technician will perform Legionella control tasks, including temperature checks, sampling, and the cleaning and disinfection of water systems. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate records and carrying out corrective actions to ensure system compliance.
Candidates must have GCSEs (Grade A–C) and a Water Hygiene Technician Level 2–3 qualification or be working towards one. A full UK driving licence and strong communication skills are required.
South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.
We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.
Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.
Location: Bournemouth / South West / Hampshire
Salary: £27,000 – £29,000
Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Aquacare is a specialist water hygiene and commercial heating provider, delivering expert support to businesses of all sizes. Through monitoring and remedial action, we help our customers build and maintain compliant Legionella control systems and modern, efficient heating plant rooms, creating long-standing, high-quality relationships.
Aquacare is part of the Pennon Water Services Team within the Pennon Group. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive working environment where employees can develop, continuously learn, and perform at their best.
Are you an experienced Technician looking for a new challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Hygiene Technician (Level 2–3) to join our growing team, working across the South of England.
Undertake Legionella control tasks including temperature checks, flushing, and sampling
Maintain accurate monitoring records across customer sites
Carry out cleaning and disinfection of hot and cold-water systems and cooling systems
Service and maintain TMVs and shower heads
Identify faults on-site and carry out corrective actions to achieve first-time fixes
Work closely with the scheduling team to ensure efficient planning and completion of jobs
Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to meet contract requirements
Escalate missed tasks, compliance concerns, or issues promptly
GCSEs (Grade A–C) or equivalent
Water Hygiene Technician Level 2–3 (or working towards)
Strong customer service and communication skills
Full UK driving licence
Water hygiene knowledge (desirable, but full training provided)
Ready to make a difference? Join us as our Water Hygiene Technician and help create a workplace where people thrive.
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As our Water Hygiene Technician you'll enjoy:
Competitive Salary – Based on experience and skills
Annual Bonus Scheme – Recognising company performance
Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for your future
Healthcare Benefits – Access to employee assistance programs
Employee Discounts – On various products and services
Generous Annual Leave – Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
Pennon is one of the largest environmental infrastructure groups in the UK. At the top end of the FTSE 250, the Group has assets of around £5.7 billion and a workforce of over 4,800 people. OUR BUSINESSES: WATER AND WASTEWATER SOUTH WEST WATER Providing water and wastewater services to a population of c.1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon and parts of Dorset and Somerset. South West Water was awarded enhanced status for its 2015-2020 Business Plan, and has the highest potential returns in the water sector. BOURNEMOUTH WATER Providing water services to a population of c.0.5 million in areas of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Bournemouth Water was acquired in April 2015 and has been substantially integrated with South West Water to deliver synergies and savings.
Offices: Peninsula House, Exeter, Uk EX2 7HR, GB
Pennon is one of the largest environmental infrastructure groups in the UK. At the top end of the FTSE 250, the Group has assets of around £5.7 billion and a workforce of over 4,800 people. OUR BUSINESSES: WATER AND WASTEWATER SOUTH WEST WATER Providing water and wastewater services to a population of c.1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon and parts of Dorset and Somerset. South West Water was awarded enhanced status for its 2015-2020 Business Plan, and has the highest potential returns in the water sector. BOURNEMOUTH WATER Providing water services to a population of c.0.5 million in areas of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Bournemouth Water was acquired in April 2015 and has been substantially integrated with South West Water to deliver synergies and savings.
Offices: Peninsula House, Exeter, Uk EX2 7HR, GB
