Water Hygiene Technician

CBRE Local UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and development opportunities

Exposure to healthcare contract

Collaborative team culture

Diversity and safety focus

Job summary

CBRE | University College London Hospitals (UCLH) Estate is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to support the safe operation of water systems across a major healthcare estate. You will conduct sampling programs and ensure compliance under HTM 04-01 guidelines.

You will install, monitor and remove POU filters, perform TMV inspections and temperature monitoring, manage remedial actions and maintain rigorous records in collaboration with Infection Prevention & Control teams.

Qualifications

• Healthcare estates or water hygiene experience.
• Strong understanding of HTM 04-01 compliance requirements.
• Experience carrying out Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling.
• Knowledge of POU filters, TMVs and flushing systems.
• Familiar with COSHH, health & safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Clear communication for technical and urgent requests.

Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiological water sampling programmes, including Legionella and Pseudomonas within high-risk clinical environments.
• Manage responses to positive water test results and re-sampling activities.
• Install, replace, monitor, and remove POU filters per infection prevention requirements.
• Conduct routine water safety tasks including temperature monitoring, flushing, showerhead maintenance, and TMV inspections.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reports and audit documentation.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention & Control teams to support safe maintenance practices.
• Perform fault finding on water systems and raise corrective actions.

Skills

Healthcare estates

HTM 04-01 compliance

Legionella sampling

Pseudomonas sampling

POU filters

TMV inspections

Flushing systems

COSHH & safety regs

Record keeping

Communication skills

Job description

Water Hygiene Technician

CBRE | University College London Hospitals (UCLH) Estate

Are you an experienced Water Hygiene Technician looking to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment? Join CBRE, the world's leading commercial real estate services and investment firm, and play a vital role in protecting patients, staff, and visitors through the safe management of critical water systems. You'll work within a highly respected facilities management team at UCLH, helping to maintain the highest standards of water safety and compliance.

About the Role

As a Water Hygiene Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the safe operation of water systems across a major healthcare estate. Working in line with HTM 04-01 guidance, you'll carry out water hygiene tasks, sampling programmes, compliance activities, and remedial actions to ensure a safe environment for all building users.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiological water sampling programmes, including Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa sampling within high-risk clinical environments.
• Manage responses to positive water test results, including re-sampling activities and validation of remedial works.
• Install, replace, monitor, and remove Point-of-Use (POU) filters in line with infection prevention requirements.
• Conduct routine water safety compliance tasks including temperature monitoring, flushing regimes, showerhead maintenance, and TMV inspections.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reports, and audit documentation.
• Work closely with Infection Prevention & Control teams to support safe and compliant maintenance practices.
• Perform fault finding on water systems and raise corrective actions through the helpdesk system.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a healthcare estates or water hygiene environment.
• Strong practical understanding of HTM 04-01 compliance requirements.
• Experience carrying out Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling and re-sampling activities.
• Knowledge of water hygiene assets including POU filters, TMVs, and flushing systems.
• Understanding of COSHH, health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to respond professionally to technical and urgent requests.

Why Join CBRE?

At CBRE, you’ll be part of a global organisation that invests in its people and provides opportunities for long-term career growth. We combine the stability and resources of an industry leader with a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

Benefits of Working at CBRE

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• Access to career progression across a global organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a prestigious healthcare contract
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and workplace safety
• Opportunity to contribute to critical healthcare infrastructure and patient safety initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.