Legionella Risk Assessor

SER Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

SER Limited is seeking a Legionella Risk Assessor to join their Water Hygiene division. Based in the South West, primarily serving Taunton and surrounding areas, you will travel to client sites to perform risk assessments, audits, and quality checks, producing professional reports.

The role requires a Legionella qualification (WMSoc/City & Guilds) and knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274, and BS8580, with strong communication and IT skills. Travel and DBS clearance are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Legionella Risk Assessment qualification required (WMSoc/City & Guilds).
• Knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 and BS8580 preferred.
• Experience with written scheme of control audits.
• Strong client communication and report writing skills.
• Good IT skills: Word/Excel; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments of domestic and commercial water systems.
• Complete audits of management controls and monitoring regimes.
• Carry out quality checks and compliance reviews.
• Perform water hygiene tasks and sampling as required.
• Produce clear, professional reports for clients.

Skills

Legionella risk comms

Client communication

Report writing

IT literacy

Travel readiness

Education

WMSoc/City & Guilds Legionella Risk Assmt

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Legionella Risk Assessor

Location: South West

Salary: up to £35,000 (DOE) + benefits

About the Company

Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions, Legionella risk assessments, water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments, workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We are looking for a driven, dependable, and flexible professional to join our expanding team. As part of the Water Hygiene division, you will need to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team. Due to the nature of the role, travel will form part of your day-to-day responsibilities.

Your primary duties will include undertaking Legionella risk assessments, written scheme audits, and internal quality checks across a range of client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments of domestic and commercial water systems
• Complete audits of management controls and planned preventative monitoring regimes
• Carry out internal quality checks and compliance reviews
• Undertake general water hygiene tasks including outlet flushing, temperature monitoring, and water sampling
• Produce clear, accurate, and professional reports for clients
• Build strong working relationships with customers and site contacts
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with current legislation and company procedures

About You

• WMSoc or 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 – desirable
• Experience of written scheme of control audits
• Strong client communication skills
• Competent report writing ability
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ideally based in and around Taunton
• Flexibility to travel as requiredAbility to pass Enhanced DBS checks and obtain MOD security clearance