Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer

Future Select Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water hygiene company in Reading is seeking a Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer to perform risk assessments and compliance duties across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in water hygiene and hold industry qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous holiday allowance

Company vehicle

Tailored training plans

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working hands-on in legionella management.
• Familiar with HSG 274 / ACoP L8 guidelines.
• Ability to produce legionella reports and management plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella Risk Assessments on hot and cold water systems.
• Perform water sampling and temperature monitoring.
• Update onsite logbooks after completing work.

Skills

Legionella Risk Assessment

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Attention to detail

Education

Industry recognised qualification (City and Guilds / WMSoc)

Job description

Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer
Location: Reading, Berkshire.
Salary / Benefits: £24k – £38k + Training + Benefits

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting in the West London / M4 corridor region for a Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer to join a busy legionella company, working across Commercial, Industrial, Public Sector, and Educational sites to deliver high‑spec legionella risk assessments. The ideal candidate will come from a strong water hygiene background and will be happy undertaking a split role of risk assessments and compliance duties.

Consideration will be given to candidates from: Harrow, Wembley, Twickenham, Richmond, Newbury, Kingston upon Thames, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Buckingham, Brackley, Beaconsfield, Reading, Bracknell, Woking, Camberley, Frimley, Aldershot, Farnham, Epsom, Farnborough.

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience working hands‑on as a Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer for a reputable Legionella Management company.
• Holding an industry recognised qualification (e.g. City and Guilds / WMSoc) in Legionella Risk Assessment is essential.
• Well versed in HSG 274 / ACoP L8 guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• IT literate, able to produce legionella reports, management plans and update onsite logbooks.
• Able to organise workload in line with company and client need.
• Keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking Legionella Risk Assessments on both hot and cold water systems.
• Water sampling and temperature monitoring.
• TMV servicing and failsafe testing.
• CWST cleans and disinfections.
• Routine flushing of little used outlets.
• Ensuring work is performed in line with HSG 274 / ACoP L8 guidelines.
• Creating site‑specific schematic drawings and amending them when required.
• Using schematic drawings to ensure risk assessments are carried out correctly.
• Providing clients with detailed legionella management plans based on site findings, ensuring they are fully aware of actions required.
• Producing detailed legionella reports based on site findings.
• Updating onsite logbooks upon completion of work.

Training & Support

Our client can offer tailored training plans, including training into other environmental sectors, competitive pay, generous holiday allowance and a company vehicle.