Water Hygiene Technician

Norse; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Stat NEST Pension

Vehicle provided for work use only

Full Company Uniform provided

Job summary

Norse Infinity is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to join our team. Based in Barnsley, this is a mobile role covering the North West; you will start and finish your day at your home, with a company van provided.

You will carry out water hygiene services, monitoring, Legionella control and require travel across the country. A driving licence and Legionella qualifications are essential; benefits include 25 days leave, pension, uniform, and a fuel card.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Legionella and plumbing related subjects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in a water hygiene/legionella role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out water hygiene monitoring, risk assessments, and TMV servicing.
• Perform inspections and quarterly shower/spray tap cleaning; monitor systems.
• Travel to other parts of the country; occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Water hygiene

Project management

Client liaison

Travel readiness

Legionella regulations

Education

City & Guilds in Legionella

Job description

Norse Infinity offers asbestos and legionella testing, electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance and facilities management to Commercial and Public Sector properties nationwide. We currently have an opportunity for a Water Hygiene Technician to join our team. Our office based in Barnsley however this is a mobile role covering the North West. As this is a mobile role, you will be provided with a company van you can take home meaning that you will start and finish your working day at your door. The role: As a Water Hygiene Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out the professional functions of water hygiene, monitoring, control, and management of Legionella. This position requires you to manage projects and contracts, liaising directly with clients and other stakeholders; so, it is essential that you have the ability to competently advise of legislative requirements and provide strategic recommendations.,

• Undertake/monitor risk assessments when fully trained, remedial works, routine tank inspections/annual inspections, quarterly shower/spray tap cleaning, TMV servicing and monthly monitoring.
• Work alongside plumbing installations using specialist equipment such as communal hot and cold-water systems.
• Carry out diagnostic fault finding on a wide range of plumbing installations, equipment and apparatus, including commercial installations.
• Ability to travel to other parts of the country which will sometimes include overnight stay.
• Flexibility on start and finish times for pre-booked work.
• Experience in a similar or related role
• City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Legionella Hot & Cold Systems, Disinfection of Water Supply Stems in Buildings and plumbing related subject
• Ideally hold a current CSCS card, though this is not essential
• Member of the Water Management Society or prepared to obtain membership
• Basic knowledge of Thermostatic Mixing Valve Systems
• Ideally have a full understanding of current legionella regulations and legislations, including HSG274
• Ideally have knowledge of Safe water in healthcare premises (HTM 04-01)
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 points.
• £26,438.07 to £30,860.53 per annum - Dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Stat NEST Pension
• Vehicle provided for work use only
• Fuel Card
• Sickness pay scheme - 4 weeks full plus 4 weeks half
• Full Company Uniform provided

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate; payment will be met by the employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.