We are currently recruiting for an established Water Hygiene and Legionella compliance company that is looking to appoint an experienced PPM Engineer / Legionella Risk Assessor to cover sites throughout Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
This is a varied position combining planned preventative maintenance and Water Hygiene duties with Legionella Risk Assessments, making it particularly suitable for someone with a strong practical background who also has experience carrying out risk assessments.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a varied workload across commercial and industrial client sites, carrying out both routine PPM/Water Hygiene works and Legionella Risk Assessments.
Duties will include:
- Carrying out comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments
- Working in accordance with ACoP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580-1
- Assessing hot and cold water systems, including CWSTs, calorifiers, TMVs and associated distribution systems
- Producing water system schematic drawings
- Identifying areas of non-compliance and providing appropriate recommendations
- Producing clear and technically accurate risk assessment reports
- Temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems
- Water sampling for Legionella and microbiological analysis
- Cold Water Storage Tank and calorifier inspections
- TMV inspections and failsafe testing
- Showerhead and outlet cleaning, descaling and disinfection
- Flushing of little-used outlets
- Carrying out routine PPM works in accordance with client requirements
- Identifying remedial works and reporting defects
- Maintaining accurate site records and electronic reports
- Liaising professionally with clients and site contacts
- Managing your own workload and travel throughout Yorkshire
What We're Looking For
Candidates should ideally have:
- Previous experience within the Water Hygiene / Legionella control industry
- Experience carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments
- Good working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580-1
- Experience carrying out routine Water Hygiene and PPM duties
- Good knowledge of commercial hot and cold water systems
- Ability to produce accurate risk assessment reports and schematic drawings
- Good communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own diary
- Full UK driving licence
This role could also suit an experienced Water Hygiene / PPM Engineer who has progressed into Legionella Risk Assessing and is looking for a position where they can continue to use both skill sets.
Package
- Competitive basic salary £30K – 40K
- Company vehicle
- Pension
- Ongoing training and development
- Full-time permanent position
This is an excellent opportunity for a PPM Engineer / Legionella Risk Assessor looking for a varied role covering Yorkshire, combining hands-on Water Hygiene work with Legionella consultancy and risk assessment duties.