Legionella Risk Assessor

Penguin Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform tablet

Paid leave 25 days

Pension plan

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team

UK projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a growing water compliance business to recruit a Legionella Risk Assessor covering South & West Yorkshire. You will inspect hot and cold-water systems, identify risks and produce clear, practical reports for diverse sites including commercial, industrial and public sectors.

The role offers a high degree of independence, with responsibility for diary management, client relationships and delivering compliant water systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor.
• Good knowledge of ACoP L8 and HSG274.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella Risk Assessments across client sites.
• Inspect domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Identify risks such as stagnation, dead legs and poor temperature control.
• Produce accurate and professional reports.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients.
• Manage your own diary and workload effectively.

Skills

ACoP L8 knowledge

HSG274 knowledge

Water systems expertise

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

Legionella Risk Assessment training/qualification

Job description

Legionella Risk Assessor

Location: South & West Yorkshire
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + Company Vehicle & Benefits

An established and growing water compliance business is looking for an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor to join its Water Compliance team.

This is a varied, client-facing position involving Legionella Risk Assessments across commercial, industrial and public-sector sites. You will inspect hot and cold-water systems, identify potential risks and produce clear, practical reports to help clients maintain compliance and safe water systems.

The role offers a high level of independence, with responsibility for managing your own workload, diary and client relationships.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle, uniform and tablet.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• AVIVA pension scheme.
• Funded training and industry qualifications.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella Risk Assessments across a range of client sites.
• Inspect domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Identify risks including stagnation, dead legs, poor temperature control and system design issues.
• Produce accurate and professional reports.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients.
• Manage your own diary and workload effectively.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor.
• Good knowledge of ACoP L8 and HSG274.
• Strong understanding of water systems and Legionella control.
• Excellent report‑writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Relevant Legionella Risk Assessment training/qualification is desirable.