Water Technician

Mitie Group plc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in Manchester is seeking a Water Technician - Level 1 to support our water compliance team across Greater Manchester and the North West. This role offers a clear path to develop a long-term career in Water Hygiene and Legionella Compliance on a variety of customer sites.

Key responsibilities include carrying out Legionella tasks, routine monitoring per ACoP L8, testing TMVs, and maintaining logs and documentation. Experience in water hygiene or related fields is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in Water Hygiene or Legionella monitoring is preferred.
• Knowledge of ACoP L8 is advantageous.
• Experience with water systems and cleaning/disinfection desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella compliance tasks including temperature monitoring, water sampling, expansion vessel flushing and little-used outlet flushing.
• Complete routine monitoring activities in line with ACoP L8 requirements and company procedures.
• Test and service thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) and support water system cleaning and disinfection activities.
• Maintain accurate water hygiene logbooks and compliance documentation.

Skills

Water Hygiene

Legionella Monitoring

ACoP L8 knowledge

TMVs testing

Logbook maintenance

Job description

Location: Manchester (Covering Greater Manchester & the North West)

Employment Type: Full Time

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Water Technician - Level 1 to join our growing water compliance team, supporting customers across Greater Manchester and the North West. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in Water Hygiene and Legionella Compliance while working across a variety of customer sites.

Role Responsibilities

• -Carry out Legionella compliance tasks including temperature monitoring, water sampling, expansion vessel flushing and little-used outlet flushing.
• -Complete routine monitoring activities in line with ACoP L8 requirements and company procedures.
• -Test and service thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) and support water system cleaning and disinfection activities.
• -Maintain accurate water hygiene logbooks and compliance documentation.

Previous experience within Water Hygiene, Legionella Monitoring, Compliance Servicing or Water Treatment is desirable.

• -Candidates with transferable skills from plumbing, facilities management or maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• -Knowledge of water systems and ACoP L8 requirements would be advantageous.
• -Tank cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.