Legionella Risk Assessor/Water Hygiene Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading multi‑discipline environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer to join their team in Brentwood, Essex. The role includes conducting risk assessments, water sampling, and ensuring compliance with HSG / ACoP L8 guidelines. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised legionella qualification and have extensive experience in the water hygiene sector. Offering a competitive salary with additional benefits including a company vehicle and pension scheme.

Benefits

Cross training into various environmental sectors

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a risk assessor or hygiene engineer with an established company.
• Fully conversant in ACoP L8 / HSG guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments on hot and cold-water systems.
• Performing cleans and disinfections on hot and cold-water systems.
• Conducting water sampling and temperature monitoring.
• Servicing TMV and failsafe systems.
• Updating onsite logbooks accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of HSG / ACoP L8 guidelines

Education

Recognised legionella qualification (City and Guilds / WMSoc)

Job description

Job Title

Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer

Location

Brentwood, Essex

Salary / Benefits

£22k – £35k + Training + Benefits

Overview

We are a leading multi‑discipline environmental consultancy seeking a seasoned Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer to join our Southern team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in water hygiene, temperature monitoring, water sampling and TMV servicing, and will work across commercial, industrial, educational and public sector sites.

Travel Requirements

Good access to the M25 and surrounding areas including Cheshunt, Harlow, Saffron Walden, Braintree, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Maldon, Slough, High Wycombe, Oxford, Windsor, Bracknell, Reading, Guildford, Reigate, Crawley, Epsom, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Luton, Watford, St Albans, Hertford, Stevenage.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments on hot and cold‑water systems
• Performing cleans and disinfections on hot and cold‑water systems
• Conducting water sampling and temperature monitoring
• Servicing TMV and failsafe systems
• Undertaking showerhead descales and disinfections
• Updating onsite logbooks accurately
• Ensuring work on site complies with HSG / ACoP L8 guidelines
• Liaising with clients and providing support based on RA findings
• Producing legionella management plans based on RA findings
• Working from and accurately producing schematic drawings

Qualifications & Experience

• Holding a recognised legionella qualification (City and Guilds / WMSoc)
• Extensive experience as a risk assessor or hygiene engineer with an established company
• Fully conversant in ACoP L8 / HSG guidelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organise workload to meet company and client requirements

Alternative Job Titles

Legionella Risk Assessor, Water Hygiene Engineer, Water Risk Assessor, Environmental Risk Assessor, L8 Risk Assessor, Water Hygiene Operative.

Benefits

• Cross training into various environmental sectors
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Company vehicle

Future Select is recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry and works with the best clients and candidates, providing a majority of permanent jobs in the market.

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