Legionella Risk Assessor

Legionella Risk Assessor

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits
Location: Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with an established and growing Water Hygiene and Legionella compliance specialist that is looking to appoint an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor as part of its continued expansion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Risk Assessor looking to join a forward-thinking business that can offer stability, variety, ongoing development and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The position is predominantly focused across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas, with occasional travel to support national clients. You'll work across a varied portfolio of commercial, industrial, healthcare and domestic-type properties, carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments and providing professional Water Hygiene consultancy to clients.

With the business continuing to grow, there is excellent potential for the right person to develop their career and take on additional responsibility in the future.

The Role

As a Legionella Risk Assessor, you'll be responsible for delivering professional Legionella Risk Assessments and Water Hygiene consultancy services across a diverse client portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580-1

Assessing hot and cold water systems across commercial, healthcare, industrial and domestic-type environments

Producing detailed, accurate and professional Legionella Risk Assessment reports

Identifying areas of non-compliance and providing clear recommendations for corrective and remedial works

Consulting directly with clients regarding Legionella control, Water Hygiene and ongoing compliance requirements

Producing accurate schematic drawings of domestic water systems

Diagnosing faults and potential issues within plumbing and water systems

Recommending appropriate maintenance and remedial works

Supporting clients in maintaining appropriate Health & Safety and Water Hygiene standards

Delivering practical Legionella control training to small groups on client sites

Carrying out associated Water Hygiene consultancy and control visits when required

Completing water temperature monitoring, sampling, showerhead descaling and disinfection works where necessary

Maintaining accurate records and completing reports electronically using tablet-based systems

Managing your own workload and client visits efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with experienced Legionella professionals who have a strong understanding of water systems and can confidently work with clients across a variety of environments.

Ideally, you'll have:

3+ years' experience within Legionella control / Water Hygiene

Practical experience carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments

A strong working knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274

Understanding of BS 8580-1

Good knowledge of hot and cold water systems

The ability to identify risks, non-compliance and potential remedial requirements

Strong report-writing skills

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and tablet-based reporting systems

Strong communication and customer-facing skills

The ability to work independently and manage a field-based workload

A professional and safety-focused approach

Qualifications

An approved Legionella Risk Assessor qualification such as City & Guilds, BOHS or Water Management Society certification would be highly desirable.

However, if you're an experienced Legionella professional with strong practical Risk Assessment experience but don't currently hold the relevant certification, the company may be able to arrange this for the right candidate.

You will also require:

Full UK driving licence

Ability to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance

Relevant industry training/qualifications appropriate to the position

What's On Offer?

This is much more than simply another Risk Assessor position. You'll be joining an established specialist at an exciting stage of its growth, with the opportunity to develop alongside the business.

The package includes:

£32,000 – £35,000 salary

Company vehicle provided

Overnight incentive/allowance for works requiring overnight stays

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual leave increasing by 1 additional day for every year of service, up to 25 days

Your birthday off – fully paid

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to gain additional industry qualifications

Genuine career progression as the business continues to expand

Varied client portfolio and site environments

Supportive and growing team

Looking to Move into Legionella Risk Assessing?

The company is also open to considering a Trainee Legionella Risk Assessor for the right person.

If you already have a strong background within Water Hygiene, plumbing or Legionella control and are looking to progress into Risk Assessing, we'd also be interested in speaking with you.

If you're an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor looking for a new opportunity with a growing company where you can develop your career, Example Recruitment Group would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation and further information about this fantastic opportunity.