Legionella Risk Assessor

Job Title: Legionella Risk Assessor

Location: Chester, Cheshire

Salary/Benefits: £27k - £37k + Training & Benefits

A well-known name within the Compliance and Legionella industry is recruiting for a Legionella Risk Assessor in the North West of England. The ideal candidate will be confident in completing risk assessments on domestic hot and cold water systems across a variety of client sites. We are seeking someone who is a strong communicatior, who is comfortable providing technical advice directly to clients. Our client has a nationwide presence and is able to offer attractive salaries and benefits packages, in addition to comprehensive further development and training.

Consideration will be given to candidates from the following locations: Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Buxton, Stockport, Glossop, Crewe, Winsford, Nantwich, Crewe, Congleton, Middleport, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Cheadle, Whitchurch, Wrexham, Runcorn, Warrington, St Helens, Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Prescot, Birkenhead, Manchester.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as a Legionella Risk Assesssor
• Must be qualified with the City and Guild (WMSoc) in Legionella Risk Assessing
• It would be advantageous to have plumbing experience / qualifications, but this is not essential
• Good understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Good interpersonal skills

The Role:

• Conducting legionella risk assessments on domestic hot and cold water systems
• Highlighting any found risks and non-conformities
• Producing detailed technical reports
• Creating site-specific schematic drawings
• Meeting with clients to make appropriate recommendations for remedial works
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Working to set company targets
• Keeping up-to-date with any technical legislation changes
• Travelling in line with company needs

Alternative job titles: Legionella Consultant, Water Hygiene Risk Assessor, Water Hygiene Consultant, Environmental Consultant.

Future Select are recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market.

We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level. 

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