Water Quality Assistant

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Walsall is seeking a Water Quality Assistant to join their expanding team. The role involves performing routine flushing of hot and cold water outlets and participating in legionella testing. Candidates should have a Mechanical NVQ II and relevant experience in a maintenance environment, preferably within a hospital. The position requires clear communication skills and basic computer literacy. This role is vital for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining excellent water quality standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working in a maintenance environment.
• Experience in a hospital or ward environment is preferred.
• Understanding of safe systems of work and current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out flushing of hot and cold water outlets per statutory regulations.
• Take samples for legionella in all areas of the Trust.
• Work as part of a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Numerate and literate

Basic knowledge of hot and cold water systems

Clear and concise communication

Use of radio devices

Basic computer literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Mechanical NVQ II

Job description

Water Quality Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Water Quality Assistant with a friendly and positive "can do" attitude to join our expanding team. You will perform routine, non‑complex work of flushing all hot and cold water outlets within NHS and Trust owned or operated properties. You will participate in maintenance operations, collaborate with the team, and assist with legionella testing.

Qualifications:

• Numerate and literate.
• Mechanical NVQ II.
• Relevant experience of working in a maintenance environment.
• Worked in a hospital or ward environment.
• Basic knowledge of hot and cold water systems and associated equipment.
• Familiar with hot and cold water systems and appliances.
• Understanding of safe systems of work and current legislation.
• Knowledge of HTMs.
• Ability to follow a timetable of work.
• Clear and concise communication with patients, managers and staff.
• Use of radio devices and basic computer literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues in accordance with the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Additional requirements:

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check; post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out flushing of hot and cold water outlets in line with statutory regulations; coordinate with the team.
• Take samples for legionella in all areas of the Trust in line with legislation.
• Work as part of a team, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
• Implement all safety measures to prevent danger, injury and damage to equipment.
• Carry out PPMs related to water system assets.
• Assist qualified craftspersons on repair, PPM work and installation.
• Use relevant tools and equipment and communicate required work to colleagues and managers.

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