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Equans is looking for a Water Hygiene Maintainer to join our team in Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

As a Water Hygiene Maintainer you will carry out planned preventative maintenance and minor repairs reactive repairs, temperature monitoring, flushing of water systems. To assist Maintenance Craftsperson’s and Technicians as/when required.

If you are a newly qualified tradesperson or technician or want to learn a trade then Equans wants to hear from you today. Click on apply now and send a copy of your up to date CV and our recruitment team will be in touch.

What will you deliver?

• Deliver routine maintenance and emergency support for hospital water hygiene systems, including water dispensers, showers, drinking water outlets, and specialized equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections, testing, and sampling of water systems to identify and control risks from Legionella, Pseudomonas, and other waterborne pathogens, complying with HTM 04-01 guidance.
• Perform scheduled cleaning, disinfection, and preventative maintenance of systems such as Renal Reverse Osmosis Plants, thermostatic mixing valves, and air handling unit glass traps.
• Replace contamination-prone components, including shower heads, quarterly or as per protocol.
• Maintain accurate records of water testing, maintenance, disinfection procedures, and compliance audits.
• Execute pool water hygiene and maintenance tasks in accordance with PWTAG standards, when applicable.
• Collaborate with Estates management and infection control teams to support audits and ensure compliance with hospital safety standards.
• Work safely across clinical and non-clinical areas, prioritizing the health and safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in professional development and certified training programs such as the National Pool Operators course.
• Assist with general Estates duties, including manual tasks and supporting technical staff as needed.
• Comply with health and safety legislation including COSHH, the Health & Safety at Work Act, and electrical safety standards.
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information and maintain a customer-focused approach.
• Carry communication devices at all times to ensure rapid response to urgent issues.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary Estates team.
• Promote and contribute to a safe working environment, supporting continuous improvements in hospital water hygiene standards.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover 1.5x annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in water hygiene maintenance or related technical roles within healthcare or similar highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of water safety legislation and guidance (e.g., HTM 04-01, PWTAG).
• Ability to perform routine water testing and interpret results responsibly.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
• Capability to work safely in patient care areas and handle potentially unpleasant working conditions.
• Good communication skills and capability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Valid driving license and willingness to undertake driving duties where required.
• Willingness to complete specialist training and certification (e.g., National Pool Operators Certificate).
• This role includes a standard DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.