Water Hygiene Technician

Complii; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone

Tool backpack

Uniform

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Team days and events

Annual pay reviews

Overtime at enhanced rates

Travel time payments

Training and development

Job summary

GMS Services Ltd is seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to join the PPM team. You will monitor water systems, perform sampling and descaling across the Midlands with occasional nationwide travel and overnight stays.

Role requires knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274, drive to sites, and ability to report digitally. Competitive salary, van, mobile phone, and progression opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in water hygiene monitoring and Legionella control per ACOP L8 and HSG274.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and customer service.
• Experience using mobile apps for paperless reporting and surveys.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella temperature monitoring, water sampling, shower descaling, vessel maintenance and TMV servicing.
• Complete cleaning, disinfection and servicing with digital reporting within timescales.
• Identify defects requiring remedial works while maintaining safety and equipment standards.
• Support national contracts with travel and overnight stays.

Skills

Water Hygiene experience

Legionella control

ACOP L8 / HSG274 knowledge

Independent work

Mobile reporting

Communication skills

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Job description

GMS Services Ltd is looking for a Water Hygiene Technician to join our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) team, working across the Midlands area with occasional nationwide travel and overnight stays. You'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of water hygiene monitoring, compliance activities and minor remedial works, ensuring customer water systems remain safe, compliant and maintained in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and company procedures.

What you receive for joining us:

We are offering a competitive salary, and, in addition, we'll make sure you have everything you need to do your job well.

• company van (private mileage allowance available for those aged 24+)
• mobile phone
• tool backpack
• hand tools
• uniform
• all equipment required to carry out your role effectively

You'll also benefit from 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional paid leave for your birthday, an expenses credit card, flexible working options, company pension, healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme, company team days and events, annual pay reviews, overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates, travel time payments and ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• additional paid leave for your birthday
• an expenses credit card
• flexible working options
• company pension
• healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• company team days and events
• annual pay reviews
• overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates
• travel time payments
• ongoing training and development to support your career progression

Full company induction, refresher training, e-learning modules and support towards industry qualifications are also provided.

• Full company induction
• refresher training
• e-learning modules
• support towards industry qualifications

Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing:

• Carry out Legionella temperature monitoring, water sampling, shower descaling, expansion vessel maintenance, calorifier inspections, water tank inspections and TMV servicing in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and company procedures
• Complete cleaning and disinfection works, general servicing activities and digital reporting using mobile software, ensuring all records are accurate, compliant and completed within required timescales
• Identify and report defects requiring remedial works while maintaining company vehicles, equipment and high standards of health and safety across a variety of commercial, healthcare, education and industrial environments
• Support national contracts through occasional travel and overnight stays, working independently to manage workloads whilst accessing plant rooms, roof spaces and working at height when required

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• A minimum of 1 year's Water Hygiene experience, with a good understanding of Legionella control, water hygiene monitoring and the requirements of ACOP L8 and HSG274
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload, demonstrating excellent organisation, time management, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of customer service
• Experience using mobile applications and tablets for paperless reporting and surveys, together with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with clients
• A full UK Driving Licence, Enhanced DBS clearance and willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home when required; Legionella qualifications (P900/P901/City & Guilds), CSCS Card, IPAF/PASMA, Asbestos Awareness and First Aid certifications would be advantageous

Introducing our organisation:

GMS Services Ltd is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, lifts & escalators divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly and responsibly