Legionella Risk Assessor

Legionella Risk Assessor - Greater Manchester

Ref: 3867Friday 10 April 2026

£30,000 - £35,000

An established and well-respected water hygiene company is seeking an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor to support contracts across the UK, with a primary focus on the North West region.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that values its employees and provides a strong platform for training, development, and career progression.

Job Overview

  • The role will involve conducting Legionella Risk Assessments across a range of environments including healthcare, education, public sector buildings, and residential properties.
  • You will report directly to the Contract Manager and take ownership of your own workload, ensuring all assessments are completed, submitted, and approved in line with company procedures.
  • Travel across the UK will be required, including occasional overnight stays.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct Legionella Risk Assessments in line with BS8580-1:2019, HTM04-01, HSG274, and ACoP L8
  • Utilise digital reporting systems to complete paperless surveys
  • Produce site-specific written schemes and safe systems of work
  • Review and update schematic drawings where required
  • Assess and review client management processes and compliance procedures

 

Additional Duties

  • Supporting wider business needs may include:
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Shower cleaning and descaling
  • Cold water storage tank inspections
  • Water sampling
  • System cleaning and disinfection

 

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments
  • Valid Legionella Risk Assessment qualification
  • Strong knowledge of relevant guidelines and legislation
  • Ability to manage own workload and work independently
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication and client-facing ability
  • Experience using digital survey/reporting systems
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel and stay away when required
  • Ability to obtain or hold an enhanced DBS check

 

Package

  • Salary £30,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Company van
  • Laptop, tablet, and mobile phone
  • Business expenses card
  • Full uniform and PPE
  • Company pension
  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Additional leave for birthday and Christmas Eve
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Health & safety training provided
  • Flexible working options including condensed hours
  • Working Hours
  • 38-hour working week
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Friday: 8:00am – 2:30pm
  • Flexibility required for early or late site access where needed
  • Overtime and additional pay for overnight stays
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