Legionella Risk Assessor

Future Select Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment company is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Legionella Risk Assessor to undertake risk assessments and provide technical advice across various client sites in Leeds and the surrounding areas. Candidates must have a strong background in managing risks and hold relevant certifications. Flexible travel is essential, and competitive salaries along with benefits are offered, including overtime earning potential and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Overtime earning potential

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Legionella Risk Assessor.
• Must hold City and Guilds (WMSoc) certification.
• Fully conversant in ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines.
• Flexible to travel as required.
• Experience with risk assessments on Cooling Towers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legionella risk assessments on client sites.
• Produce detailed risk assessment reports and drawings.
• Provide tailored technical advice to clients.
• Ad-hoc water sampling and temperature monitoring.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Keep up-to-date with industry legislation.

Skills

Proven track record working as a Legionella Risk Assessor

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Proficient in the use of IT software

Education

City and Guilds (WMSoc) in Legionella Risk Assessing

Job description

Job Title

Legionella Risk Assessor

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary / Benefits

£25k - £37k + Training & Benefits

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Legionella Risk Assessor to cover new commercial and public sector client sites. The company is a national outfit, who offer the full range of ACOP L8 compliance services, and can support candidates in rounding out their experience. It would be beneficial to have good access to major travel routes (e.g. M1, A1(M) and / or M62) for easier travel. Our client can be open minded regarding location of candidates, as projects are spread across the North of England. Salaries on offer are competitive and benefits include: overtime earning potential, company vehicle and pension scheme.

Locations of work include: Leeds, Bradford, Castleford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Harrogate, Knaresborough, York, Selby, Wetherby, Garforth, Pontefract, Goole, Thorne, Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Dronfield, Clitheroe, Blackburn, Rochdale, Oldham, Bolton, Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, Altrincham, Warrington, Wigan, Chorley, Preston.

Experience / Qualifications

• Proven track record working as a Legionella Risk Assessor
• Must hold the City and Guilds (WMSoc) in Legionella Risk Assessing
• Fully conversant in ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines
• It would be advantageous to have experience with risk assessments on Cooling Towers and Process Systems, but this is not essential
• Flexible to travel in line with company requirements
• Good literacy and numeracy skill level
• Proficient in the use of IT software

The Role

• Undertaking legionella risk assessments on domestic hot and cold water systems, across a variety of client sites
• Producing detailed risk assessment reports and schematic drawings
• Providing tailored technical advice to clients, highlighting any found risks and steps to remedy
• Ad-hoc water sampling and temperature monitoring
• Working to agreed deadlines and personal targets
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients
• Keeping up-to-date with any industry legislation changes
• Travelling in line with client needs

Alternative job titles: Legionella Consultant, Water Hygiene Risk Assessor, Water Hygiene Consultant, Environmental Consultant.

Future Select are recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market.

We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level.

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