Legionella Risk Assessor

Future Select Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Water Treatment recruitment firm is looking for a Legionella Risk Assessor in Oxford. The role requires holding an essential qualification in Legionella Risk Assessment and offers an attractive salary of £22k – £35k plus training and benefits. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, but training is available for those less experienced. This position focuses on maintaining safety standards in water systems across commercial settings while ensuring client satisfaction.

Benefits

Training provided

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in Legionella Risk Assessment.
• Experience with a recognized Water Hygiene/Legionella company is preferred.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation related to water hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella Risk Assessments on various sites.
• Perform surveys and water sampling as required.
• Produce detailed reports using a handheld PDA.
• Maintain onsite logbooks diligently.
• Foster strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Health and Safety knowledge

Verbal communication skills

Competent in using PDA systems

Education

City and Guilds / WMSoc in Legionella Risk Assessment

Job description

Job Title: Legionella Risk Assessment
Location: Oxford, South Central.
Salary / Benefits £22k – £35k +Training +Benefits
Level of Experience: Trainee Legionella Risk Assessment through to Lead Legionella Risk Assessment

Profile: A reputable Legionella / Water Treatment company with a national presence working on Industrial and Commercial sites is now seeking a hardworking and qualified Legionella Risk Assessment based around the Oxford area. The successful candidate will ideally hold an industry‑recognised Legionella Risk Assessing qualification and, at a minimum, have experience working in a Risk Assessing role within a recognised Legionella company. Experience working on more complex process and cooling systems is desirable but not essential, as the client can offer training in these areas. Applications will be considered from: Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Andover, Tidworth, Salisbury, Winchester, Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Waterlooville, Havant, Portsmouth, Gosport.

Experience & Qualifications

• Holding the City and Guilds / WMSoc in Legionella Risk Assessment is essential to the role.
• Previous/current experience working for an established Water Hygiene / Legionella company.
• Excellent eye for detail and extensive knowledge of relevant Health and Safety / ACoP L8 legislations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in using a hand‑held PDA system.

The Role

• Work in line with relevant ACoP L8 guidelines, carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments on Industrial and Commercial sites.
• Conduct surveys on clients’ water systems, including temperature monitoring, water sampling, and analysis.
• Use a handheld PDA system to produce site‑specific reports for clients.
• Ensure all onsite logbooks are kept up to date.
• Build and maintain excellent rapport with clients.

Alternative Job Titles

Legionella risk assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer, Legionella Engineer, ACOP L8 Risk Assessor

Future Select recruits in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry, working with top clients and candidates to supply the majority of permanent roles in the market. We welcome candidates across all levels, from Risk Assessors to Director level.

We are inundated with applications and will endeavour to get back in touch. However, if you have applied to Future Select and have not heard from us after a week, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system, and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.