Water Hygiene Technician - Legionella Control & Compliance

March; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Employee wellbeing focus

Job summary

March is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Technician to join our team to monitor, sample and remediate water systems across a range of sites including healthcare, education and industrial environments.

You will ensure compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274 and company procedures while maintaining safe water systems and minimising Legionella risk. Candidates should have relevant City & Guilds/NVQ qualifications and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Water Hygiene Technician or similar role.
• Knowledge of Legionella control measures and water hygiene services.
• City & Guilds Legionella Control and NVQ Level 2 Plumbing qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine water hygiene tasks across commercial, industrial, healthcare and educational sites.
• Perform temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems.
• Carry out water sampling in line with company procedures and client requirements.
• Complete showerhead and TMV inspection, servicing, dismantling, descaling and disinfection.
• Undertake cold water storage tank inspections and cleans.
• Flush little-used outlets and maintain accurate flushing records.
• Carry out inspection and monitoring of water systems to identify potential compliance issues and risks.
• Complete remedial works including valve replacements and minor plumbing repairs where qualified to do so.
• Accurately complete site paperwork and electronic reports using tablets or handheld devices.
• Liaise professionally with clients and site personnel, providing updates on completed works and any identified concerns.
• Escalate non-conformances, defects and compliance issues to management.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and risk assessments.

Skills

Legionella control

ACoP L8 & HSG274

Water sampling

Showerhead servicing

Communication skills

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

MS Office / mobile tech

CSCS card

Education

City & Guilds Legionella Control

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

March is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Technician to join our team to monitor, sample and remediate water systems across a range of sites including healthcare, education and industrial environments.

You will ensure compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274 and company procedures while maintaining safe water systems and minimising Legionella risk. Candidates should have relevant City & Guilds/NVQ qualifications and a full UK driving licence.