Legionella Risk Assessor — London & South East

Voltix Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A water hygiene service provider is seeking a Legionella Risk Assessor to conduct risk assessments for water systems in London and the South East. Applicants should have a relevant qualification, ideally with 2-3 years of experience in risk assessments or a related field. Strong report-writing skills and a UK driving licence are essential. The role includes producing detailed reports and liaising with clients to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Legionella/water-system risk assessments or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation including ACOP L8.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Legionella risk assessments across various properties.
• Produce clear risk-assessment reports with actionable recommendations.
• Liaise with clients/property managers/landlords to explain findings.

Skills

Legionella Risk Assessment

Water Hygiene

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Legionella Risk Assessment

Job description

Voltix Services Ltd is seeking a qualified, motivated Legionella Risk Assessor to join our growing water-hygiene & maintenance team. If you take pride in technical work, compliance standards, and customer service and want to deliver essential water-safety services across London and the South East, we want to hear from you.

🌊 What you’ll do

1. Conduct comprehensive Legionella risk assessments for hot and cold water systems in residential, commercial and mixed-use properties. This includes inspecting water tanks, outlets, storage, pipework, and water-system components.
2. Evaluate existing control measures, water temperatures, maintenance regimes, and system compliance; identify potential risks, defects, and areas of concern (e.g. dead legs, inadequate insulation, stagnant water).
3. Produce clear, comprehensive, and professional risk-assessment reports — including schematic drawings / asset registers, photographic records where required, and actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
4. Work on-site across a variety of building types; travel as required within London and the South East. A full UK driving licence is essential.
5. Liaise directly with clients/property managers/landlords: explain findings, advise on control measures, and support ongoing compliance and monitoring schemes.

✅ What we’re looking for

1. Recognised qualification or certification in Legionella Risk Assessment / Water Hygiene (e.g. City & Guilds, or equivalent).
2. Ideally 2–3 years’ experience carrying out Legionella / water-system risk assessments, or equivalent experience in water hygiene, plumbing, or building services.
3. Strong understanding of relevant UK health & safety legislation and guidance, including ACOP L8 and HSG 274 (and, where relevant, HTM 04‑01).
4. Excellent report-writing skills, attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently on site and liaise professionally with clients.
5. Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel across London/South East; flexibility to work on-site as needed.

🌟 What we offer

Competitive salary (to be confirmed based on experience)

Company vehicle / travel expenses for site visits (if required)

Opportunities for training, accreditation, and career development in water hygiene / risk-assessment services

A supportive, team-oriented working environment, part of the Voltix family

📝 How to apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on an important role in ensuring water-system safety and compliance, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you’d like to join Voltix Services as a Legionella Risk Assessor.