Legionella Risk Assessor

Nijhuis Saur Industries Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking a Legionella Risk Assessor to manage accounts across the Southwest. The role demands expertise in conducting risk assessments and strong IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £36,000, including benefits like a company car and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company car or generous car allowance

Overtime pay at 1.5x

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Eligible for Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Water Hygiene.
• A minimum of one year in a role‑specific position.
• Able to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments.
• Produce reports with clear recommendations.
• Travel flexibility required across the UK.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Skills

Water Hygiene experience

Strong IT skills including Outlook

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Legionella risk assessment qualification City & Guilds

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary

We are currently looking to recruit a Legionella Risk Assessor / Environmental Services Consultant to manage an existing account base within the Southwest of the UK.

If you are a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for driving business growth, we would love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments to comply with ACoP L8, HSG 274 and further relevant documents across a range of commercial and industrial properties
• Produce all reports accurately and to a high standard, with clear recommendations for corrective actions and control measures.
• Understand technical guidance and documentation
• Production of schematics
• Be flexible in terms of travel with potential stayaways across the UK
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and effectively
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work to stringent turnaround times of reports
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Water Hygiene and a minimum of one year in a role‑specific position
• Relevant Legionella risk assessment qualification City & Guilds or equivalent
• Ability to work independently whilst also being a team player
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Strong IT skills including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Able to pass an Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence

Working for us means

The salary is between £28,000 & £36,000 per year, depending on your professional experience.

Company car or generous car allowance package

Overtime – 1.5x

Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays; buy and sell scheme available

Probationary Period – 6 months.

Pension – Can join immediately or auto‑enrolled after 3 months (Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice).

Eligible to join Private Healthcare.

Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4× basic salary) upon commencement of employment.

Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals:

• To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
• To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, and maintaining B‑Corp Certification.
• To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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