Water Hygiene Risk Assessor - Scotland

HSL Compliance Limited; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

22+ days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme & sick pay

Free eye test every 2 years

Access to Kinhub

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Job summary

HSL Compliance Limited is seeking a Water Hygiene Risk Assessor to join our field-based team in Scotland. You will carry out Legionella risk assessments, prepare clear reports and schematics, and support water treatment tasks while ensuring compliance with HSE guidance.

Based from home base near Sunderland/Newcastle/Durham with UK-wide travel, the role offers training, progression, and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting Legionella risk assessments in line with HSE guidance (ACoP L8 & HSG274).
• Ability to create clear, accurate reports and technical documentation.
• Produce system schematics of hot and cold water systems.
• Support sampling, monitoring and other water treatment tasks.
• Audit client records and logbooks for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella risk assessments in line with HSE guidance (ACoP L8 & HSG274)
• Create clear, accurate reports and technical documentation
• Produce system schematics of hot and cold water systems
• Support with sampling, monitoring, and other water treatment tasks
• Audit client records and logbooks for compliance
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients
• Represent HSL professionally at all times
• Report to Account Manager or Supervisor; base around Sunderland/Newcastle/Durham with UK-wide travel possible

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Client-focused

Travel flexible

Health & Safety awareness

Willing to learn

DBS check may be required

Job description

Water Hygiene Risk Assessor

Location: Scotland

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: From £13.57 up to £14.51 (depending on experience and qualifications)

In this field-based role, you’ll help clients stay compliant with key water safety regulations. From conducting surveys and site audits to creating accurate reports and system schematics, your work will help protect people and property.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Carry out Legionella risk assessments in line with HSE guidance (ACoP L8 & HSG274)

• Create clear, accurate reports and technical documentation

• Produce system schematics of hot and cold water systems

• Support with sampling, monitoring, and other water treatment tasks

• Audit client records and logbooks for compliance

• Maintain strong working relationships with clients

• Represent HSL professionally at all times

• You’ll report to an Account Manager or Supervisor, and while your home base will be in or around the areas of Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne or Durham, some UK-wide travel may be required.

What We’re Looking For

• Technically skilled with strong attention to detail

• Self-motivated and able to manage their own workload

• Client-focused with excellent communication skills

• Flexible—you’re happy to travel when needed

• Safety-first with a solid understanding of health & safety

• Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic industry

• A DBS check maybe required

Why Work for HSL?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 22+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support)
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.

Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.