Job Description

Static Legionella Water Services Technician - INITIAL 5 YEAR FRAMEWORK

NHS PROJECTS

DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Our client is a Building Services specialist with a strong presence in the Commercial/NHS sector. Due to continued growth they require a Legionella Water Hygiene Technician to be based on a NHS facility in Doncaster.

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.

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

• 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.

Experience:

• Legionella Monitoring: 2 years (preferred)

• Water system cleaning and disinfection: 1 year (preferred)

• CL02 Dosing Systems: 1 year (preferred)

For full details please send CV or speak to Steve Burdass