Legionella Tester

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A water treatment company is seeking an experienced Legionella Tester to ensure compliance with water hygiene regulations at a manufacturing facility in Port Talbot. The successful candidate will perform Legionella testing, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to UK legislation. Responsibilities include sampling, documentation, and liaising with management. A relevant Legionella qualification and experience in regulated environments are required. This contract role operates inside IR35, working 4 days per week, 8 hours a day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out Legionella testing within industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 Parts 1-3, and water hygiene best practice.
• Ability to work independently while following strict procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine Legionella sampling and temperature monitoring.
• Perform inspections of cooling towers and water systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK water hygiene legislation.
• Complete sampling records and compliance reports.
• Liaise with site management regarding findings.
• Support audits and inspections.

Skills

Legionella testing experience

Knowledge of ACoP L8 and HSG274

Experience in regulated sites

Temperature monitoring

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Legionella Control / Water Hygiene qualification

Job description

Job Title: Legionella Tester (Water Hygiene)

Location: Port Talbot, Wales

Company: Solenis - Water Treatment Chemicals

Contract Type: Contract role - Inside IR35

Working Pattern: 4 days per week, 8 hours per day

Start date: 2026 January

Length of contract: 12 months initially

Role Overview

Solenis is seeking an experienced Legionella Tester to support water hygiene compliance at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot. This role is critical to ensuring the safe management of water systems in line with UK legislation and site‑specific compliance standards. The successful candidate will work closely with site teams and Solenis water treatment specialists to deliver high-quality Legionella testing and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine Legionella sampling and temperature monitoring across domestic and process water systems
• Perform inspections and testing of cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, and associated assets
• Ensure compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274, and relevant UK water hygiene legislation
• Accurately complete sampling records, risk assessment documentation, and compliance reports
• Liaise with site management, engineering teams, and Solenis technical staff regarding findings and remedial actions
• Maintain strict adherence to site safety procedures, permits to work, and controlled access requirements
• Support audits and inspections within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled, stored, and dispatched to UKAS‑accredited laboratories

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience carrying out Legionella testing within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 Parts 1-3, and water hygiene best practice
• Experience working on highly regulated or high‑risk sites (e.g. manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, heavy industry)
• Competent in temperature monitoring, sampling techniques, and asset inspections
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently while following strict procedures

Qualifications

• Legionella Control / Water Hygiene qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BOHS P901 or equivalent)
• Awareness of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work

Working Conditions

• On-site role at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot
• 4 days per week, 8‑hour days
• Contract role operating inside IR35