Location
birmingham
Industry sector
Facilities
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
27/11/2025
Closing date
18/12/2025
Legionella Remediation Engineer
Overview
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a well-established and respected company seeking a skilled and experienced Legionella Remediation Engineer. Based in Birmingham, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company with over 34 years of trading experience. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* A competitive starting salary of £31,000 - £39,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
* A 40-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) with flexibility to meet client needs.
* Overtime or time back options to support work-life balance.
* A company vehicle.
* Company-paid healthcare plan.
* Company pension with a 3% employer contribution.
* 22 days of annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years and 27 days after 5 years) plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
* An additional day of leave for your birthday.
* Contractual sick pay.
Responsibilities
As a Legionella Remediation Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
* Conducting a range of remediation and plumbing works in a customer-facing role.
* Installing and correcting water system issues based on internal and external reports across various client sites.
* Tasks such as installing new hot water cylinders (in line with G3 regulations), removing dead legs, cleaning and removing cold water storage tanks, servicing installations, and disinfecting water systems.
* Ensuring compliance with company method statements, risk assessments, and health and safety policies.
* Assisting in the training and development of junior team members.
* Supporting quality control processes to maintain LCA certifications.
* Completing and signing all necessary paperwork to meet legislative, licensable, and financial requirements.
* Representing the company professionally, providing specialist advice and consultancy services to clients.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
* Knowledge of Legionella Guidance HSG274 and ACoP L8 Guidance.
* City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent, Cert-ain G3 Unvented & Vented Hot Water Storage Systems, and City & Guilds Disinfection of hot and cold water systems in buildings.
* Ideally, hold a CSCS Blue Card and Cert-ain Water Regulations.
* A full, valid driving license.
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at grade C or above.
* Strong computer skills.
* A solid understanding of health and safety in relation to Legionella work.
* Excellent customer service skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Flexibility with working hours.
Day-to-Day
Your daily tasks will involve:
* Visiting client sites to carry out remediation and plumbing works.
* Installing, maintaining, and disinfecting water systems.
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
* Providing guidance and training to junior team members.
* Completing necessary documentation and maintaining quality standards.
* Representing the company professionally while delivering exceptional customer service.
For more information, contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and growing company. We look forward to hearing from you!