Trainee Water Hygiene Technician

Vadella Bidco Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company healthcare plan

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday addition annual leave

Employee travel time paid

Job summary

Bradley Environmental Consultants, powered by the Vadella Group, is recruiting a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician to join the Legionella/Water Hygiene team. This field-based, remote role covers sites across the UK, with full training provided and a route to professional qualifications.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and the position offers a competitive salary and benefits. You will learn to perform routine monitoring, document results, and support water treatment activities while

Qualifications

• No asbestos experience required – full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine water hygiene monitoring tasks (temperature checks, visual inspections, flushing).
• Identify and report deficient or non‑compliant issues on client water systems.
• Maintain accurate records and logbooks per L8/HSG274; on-site and digital reporting.
• Assist with chlorination and disinfection procedures.
• Travel to client sites nationwide and complete paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Water Hygiene Technician

Department: Operations - Field Based

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Maidstone - Remote

Compensation: £27,000 - £29,000 / year

Description

Join Bradley Environmental Consultants - Powered by Vadella

At Bradley Environmental Consultants, we're one of the UK's leading environmental compliance consultancies. With over 34 years of industry experience, we've built our reputation on technical excellence, exceptional customer service and investing in our people. As part of the Vadella Group, we're backed by a growing national building compliance business, giving our employees access to greater investment, wider career opportunities and the chance to grow within a thriving, collaborative organisation.

As our national client portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for motivated Trainee Water Hygiene Technicians to join our Legionella/Water Hygiene team, working across sites nationwide.

Whether you're looking to start a new career, gain hands‑on experience or join a supportive business that genuinely values its people, Bradley Environmental Consultants offers the opportunity to learn, develop and make a real impact.

Why choose Bradley Environmental Consultants?

At Bradley Environmental Consultants, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve spent over three decades building lasting relationships with our clients and creating a workplace where our employees can develop rewarding, long‑term careers.

When you join us, you’ll become part of a friendly, supportive and highly experienced team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous development. We believe in recognising hard work, investing in training and providing opportunities for our people to progress.

If you’re looking to join an established business with an excellent reputation and exciting plans for the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Bradley Environmental Consultants is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse workforce makes us stronger and we’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.

About the role

Working across a diverse range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and public sector sites, you'll support our experienced water hygiene team in carrying out routine legionella and water hygiene monitoring, in line with current legislation and industry best practice (L8 ACOP and HSG274), while working towards relevant qualifications.

This is a varied, field‑based position where no two days are the same. You'll work closely alongside experienced technicians as part of a knowledgeable team, gaining hands‑on experience delivering high‑quality services to clients across the UK.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine water hygiene monitoring tasks, including temperature checks, visual inspections and flushing of little‑used outlets.
• Helping identify and report any deficiencies, defects or non‑compliance issues found on client water systems.
• Maintaining accurate records and logbooks in line with L8/HSG274 requirements, both on‑site and using digital reporting systems.
• Assisting with chlorination and disinfection procedures.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely, following site‑specific health and safety procedures, method statements and risk assessments.
• Travelling to various client sites as required, across a wide geographical area.
• Completing required paperwork, job sheets and compliance documentation accurately and on time.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional relationships with client site contacts.

What you will bring

We’re looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about starting a career in asbestos surveying and delivering excellent customer service.

You’ll ideally have:

• No previous asbestos experience necessary – full training provided.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for record‑keeping and liaising with clients.
• A willingness to work at height, in confined spaces and in plant rooms (training and certification provided where required).
• A full, clean UK driving licence. (Essential)
• A willingness to undertake further training and qualifications.

Desirable (not essential):

• Previous experience in a trade, facilities management, engineering or plumbing background.
• Existing qualifications such as City & Guilds Legionella Awareness or a CSCS card.
• Knowledge of L8 ACOP and HSG274 guidance.
• Experience with basic plumbing or mechanical systems.

What’s in it for you

Joining Bradley Environmental Consultants means becoming part of an established, growing business that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from excellent overtime opportunities, career development and an outstanding benefits package.

• Salary of £27,000 - £29,000, depending on experience and competencies.
• Industry‑leading overtime rates with enhanced weekday and weekend payments.
• Paid travel time.
• Company vehicle (Fully expensed)
• Flexible working and Time Off in Lieu.
• Company‑paid healthcare plan.
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• An additional day's annual leave for your birthday.
• £1,000 Employee Referral Scheme.
• Perkbox membership with retail discounts, wellbeing support and employee rewards.
• Funded training towards industry qualifications, including City & Guilds Legionella Awareness.
• Genuine career progression within a growing nationwide business.