Trainee Water Hygiene Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Trainee Water Hygiene Technician
Location: Field-Based. Opportunities in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Leicester
Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday) - No on-call, weekends or evenings.
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum + up to 10% monthly bonus + Company Vehicle & Fuel Card. Once trained, opportunities for overtime at 1.5-2x rate.
Essentials: You must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance enabling you to work within prison sites and full UK driving licence.
A New Chapter: Join a Growing Leader
It is an incredibly exciting time to join PTSG Water Treatment. As a rapidly expanding leader in the water safety and treatment industry, we are setting new standards for excellence across the UK. With a portfolio spanning over 25,000 sites nationwide and a team of dedicated specialists operating across every sector, our growth is driven by a commitment to delivering faster, more innovative, and deeper solutions for our clients. We are not just expanding our footprint; we are evolving our capabilities and investing in the experts who make it happen. If you are looking to be part of a forward-thinking, industry-leading team where your contribution truly matters, we want you to be part of our journey.
Looking for a Career Change?
Are you currently working within a prison environment and looking for an exciting career change? To be successful, candidates must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance.
We know that transitioning into a technical field can seem daunting, which is why we provide full, comprehensive training to enable a successful and smooth career transition. No prior water hygiene experience is necessary - we will teach you everything you need to know!
Your onboarding journey will include:
An intensive, 1-week training programme at our state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in Manchester.
Direct, hands-on field training, pairing up with an experienced engineer for your first couple of weeks.
Rigorous, competency-based skill sign-offs before you are cleared to attend sites independently.
What You'll Be Doing Here
You will manage a dedicated route of MoJ customer sites that you will visit on a regular basis. You'll build and maintain great relationships with your customers, ensuring their water systems are safe and compliant. You will learn to perform essential tasks, including:
Monitor water temperature.
Take water samples.
Flush little used outlets.
Descale showerheads.
Inspect and clean water storage tanks.
Inspect and blowdown calorifiers.
Install and service Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
Conduct local disinfections.
You'll learn routine monitoring tasks in line with HSG274 and ACoP L8 standards, and to use our SimPRO system to manage your workload, spot potential problems, and provide effective solutions.
Who We're Looking For
Essentials:
You must already hold a valid EL1 or EL2 security clearance enabling you to work within prison sites.
A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
Confidence working within secure prison environments, professionalism, strong communication skills when speaking with customers, a desire to work with your hands, and a willingness to travel frequently.
What we offer:
We believe in supporting our team, which is why we'll equip you with:
Up to £35,000 + company vehicle with fuel card
Overtime rate 1.5-2x
up to 10% monthly bonus when working specific sites
Earn £500 per successful employee referral
Paid travel time after 30 minutes
Life assurance (3x salary)
Online GP access + prescriptions
Vivup discount platform (gym, tech, holidays, retail & more)
Salary sacrifice pension
You'll get 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to up to 25 days with years of service. We offer full training and continuous professional development, such as becoming a plumber, water treatment chemist, risk assessor or supervisor.
About PTSG
PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe.
Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment.
With over 3,300 specialists supporting 90,000+ customers across 200,000 buildings, delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services nationwide.
At PTSG, our aim is simple. To be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.
Armed Forces Covenant
PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.
We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise.
As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.
PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.