Static Legionella Water Services/HygieneTechnician

Peterborough

£34/36k per annum

Our client are a leading Water Treatment specialist with a strong presence in the Commercial and Industrial sectors UK wide, a busy market leader who invest in their staff and can offer a progressive working environment, due to continued growth they require a Legionella Water Hygiene Technician to be based on a Government facility in the outskirts of Peterborough.

The role of Legionella Water Services/ Hygiene Technician is required to support the plumbing team with delivering Legionella (L8) minor remedials and system dosing of hot and cold-water systems.

This is a career opportunity for the right individual to join an established and continuously growing company.

Job description

The Legionella Water Services/Hygiene Technician will carry out a range of monitoring, sampling, one-off remedial works cleaning / disinfectants, chemical analysis testing and light plumbing tasks to meet our clients' agreed requirements. Reporting to the plumbing management team. The role would suit someone who has good communication skills, is ambitious and keen to improve their existing knowledge and capabilities with aspirations to further their career

Responsibilities

• Temperature monitoring and general HSG274 water hygiene tasks
• Outlet / Shower descaling
• Collection of water samples
• CWS Tank inspection/Cleaning
• Chlorination and disinfection works
• Testing, servicing, and maintaining of thermostatic mixing valves.
• Plumbing tasks, e.g. dead-leg removal, water tank component upgrades, valve replacement, pipework modifications etc.
• The ability to work under pressure, being able to manage and work to deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills & experience

· 2 years' experience in legionella monitoring related tasks as per HSG 274 part 2 & HTM 04-01 guidelines is desirable but not essential. Training will be given.

· 2 years' experience in carrying out general plumbing tasks is essential along with a recognised plumbing qualification/s.

· Experience in carrying out water system cleaning and disinfection is desirable but not essential.

· Knowledge of conducting legionella risk assessments would be an advantage.

· Knowledge of CLO2 dosing systems & testing would be an advantage.

· Legionella Risk Assessment experience desirable.

Applicants must be able to meet the requirements of

5-year traceable work history

Full UK driving licence

No criminal convictions

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Legionella Monitoring: 2 years (preferred)
• Water system cleaning and disinfection: 1 year (preferred)
• CL02 Dosing Systems: 1 year (preferred)

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an industry leader wh enjoy excellent staff retention rates and can offer a clear career path.

To apply for this position please contact Russel Cleverley at Penguin Recruitment in CONFIDENCE.