Legionella Risk Assessor

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legionella Risk Assessor, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring water safety and compliance. As part of a dedicated Water Hygiene Team, you'll conduct risk assessments and audits, contributing to the health and safety of water systems across various sectors. This role offers the chance to grow professionally in a supportive environment, with opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and employee recognition schemes. If you're passionate about water hygiene and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Employee benefits and discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Legionella risk assessment and audits.
• Strong communication and report writing abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments and audits of water systems.
• Perform general water hygiene tasks including sampling and temperature checks.

Skills

Legionella risk assessment

Communication skills

Report writing

Understanding of complex water systems

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Legionella risk assessment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSOR - Stoke / Manchester Area

Are you interested in Water Hygiene? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Legionella Risk Assessor, playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows, we are expanding our teams. We are looking for a driven, dependable, and flexible Legionella Risk Assessor to join our team. As a member of the Water Hygiene Team, it is key that you can work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently. Due to the nature of the job, traveling will be part of your day-to-day role. Your primary responsibilities will include undertaking risk assessments, written scheme audits, and internal quality checks.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Legionella risk assessment of water systems
• Audits of management and planned preventative monitoring regimes
• General water hygiene tasks (e.g., water outlet flushing, temperature checks, sampling)

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• City & Guilds qualification in Legionella risk assessment
• Working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274, and BS:8580
• Understanding of complex water systems (including water softeners, vehicle washes, and industrial processes)
• Understanding of written scheme of control audits
• A strong ability to communicate with clients
• Competent report writing skills
• Computer software usage (e.g., Word & Excel)
• Ability to pass Enhanced DBS and MOD security clearance checks

About Water Hygiene

Our Water Hygiene Team is split into two main areas: Water Hygiene and Legionella Risk Assessment. Our Water Hygiene Assessors ensure water systems comply with regulations. We conduct tank cleans, disinfections, water temperature monitoring, shower descaling, water sampling, and TMV (thermostatic mixing valve) servicing. Our Legionella team ensures the safety of water content by undertaking risk assessments, written scheme audits, and internal quality checks.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family-friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

At SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues delivering world-class services. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, delivering excellence by recruiting and retaining the best industry talent. As a Legionella Risk Assessor, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal and linear career pathways, supporting you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. You may work locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, supporting you at every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is our core mission at SOCOTEC, at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of our business operations.