Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer

Legionella Risk Assessor - Greater Manchester

Ref: 4008Monday 6 July 2026

£33,000 - £38,000

Our client is a well-established Water Hygiene and Legionella Compliance company providing specialist compliance services across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector sites. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is a varied hybrid role, combining Legionella Risk Assessments with Water Hygiene compliance duties, offering an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a diverse workload.

The Role

  • Carry out Legionella Risk Assessments in accordance with ACOP L8 and HSG274 guidance
  • Conduct Water Hygiene monitoring and compliance tasks
  • TMV inspections, servicing and replacements
  • Water sampling and temperature monitoring
  • Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
  • Showerhead descales and disinfection
  • Flushing of little-used outlets
  • Produce accurate risk assessment reports and compliance documentation
  • Advise clients on remedial actions and compliance requirements
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard whilst delivering excellent customer service

Coverage Area

The role is primarily based across the North West, covering areas including:

  • Liverpool
  • Manchester
  • Cheshire
  • Lancashire

There will also be work across the North East, including Newcastle, with occasional travel into the Central Belt of Scotland (typically once or twice per year).

Engineers generally stay away from home 4–5 nights per month, although this will vary depending on contract requirements.

Requirements

  • Previous experience carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments
  • Water Hygiene experience including monitoring and compliance tasks
  • Good knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274 guidance
  • Experience servicing TMVs
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Package

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Company van
  • Mobile phone
  • Tablet
  • Laptop
  • Company-funded hotel accommodation when working away
  • £40 overnight allowance (paid tax-free in arrears)
  • Additional HMRC overnight allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Long-term career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and supportive company offering a varied role, modern equipment and genuine opportunities for career development within the Water Hygiene and Legionella Compliance industry.

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