Healthcare Water Hygiene Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE | UCLH Estate is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to support safe operation of water systems across a major healthcare estate. Working to HTM 04-01, you will conduct sampling, compliance activities and remedial actions to protect patients and staff.

You will carry out Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling, manage responses to positives, install and monitor POU filters and TMVs, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with Infection Prevention & Control teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare estates or water hygiene environments.
• Solid understanding of HTM 04-01 compliance requirements.
• Experience with Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling and re-sampling.
• Knowledge of water hygiene assets including POU filters, TMVs, and flushing systems.
• Understanding of COSHH, health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for technical and urgent requests.

Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiological water sampling programmes, including Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling in high-risk environments.
• Manage responses to positive water test results and re-sampling activities.
• Install, replace, monitor and remove Point-of-Use filters in line with infection prevention.
• Conduct routine water safety compliance tasks including temperature monitoring, flushing, showerhead maintenance, and TMV inspections.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reports and audit documentation.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention & Control teams to support safe maintenance practices.
• Perform fault finding on water systems and raise corrective actions through helpdesk.

Skills

Healthcare estates

HTM 04-01

Legionella sampling

Pseudomonas sampling

COSHH

Health & safety

Record-keeping

Communication

Tools

POU filters

TMVs

Flushing systems

Job description

CBRE | UCLH Estate is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to support safe operation of water systems across a major healthcare estate. Working to HTM 04-01, you will conduct sampling, compliance activities and remedial actions to protect patients and staff.

You will carry out Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling, manage responses to positives, install and monitor POU filters and TMVs, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with Infection Prevention & Control teams.