Legionella Risk Assessor

Job Description

MB564: Legionella Risk AssessorLocation: Sheffield and surrounding areasSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 + VehicleWorking Hours: Monday to FridayCompany Benefits: Company vehicle, Generous holiday allowance, Employee profit share schemeOverview:First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Legionella Risk Assessor on a permanent basis due to growth.Duties and Responsibilities:

• To act as a surveyor of air and water quality on behalf of the company, carrying out various assessments, including Legionella and Ventilation (BS EN 15780) risk assessments in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice L8 & HSG274, on clients premisesthroughout the UK.
• To establish statutory compliance and benchmark systems against the industry recognised standards as appropriate.
• Liaise with customers, or their designated representatives, and agree an appropriate plan of action if their site does not meet L8 practice.
• All service reports to be completed in full and made available to the office, by the end of every working shift
• Any compliance issues on site to be reported with recommendations at all times
• Conduct one competency audit, per month
• Identify and process, at least 2 upselling/cross-selling opportunities per month
• Maintain as an Elite Driver on Lightfoot at all times
• Liaising with clients/customers to arrange site visits, details of work etc
• Organising appropriate equipment necessary for the tasks in hand, and ensuring all equipment is functional and within calibration limits
• In conjunction with the Stores/Workshop Manager, is responsible for ensuring that all general and specialised equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition. Ensuring that where equipment is unserviceable due to ‘fair wear and tear’ it is replaced,and where deficiencies occur, or damage to equipment occurs through individual negligence/carelessness, the matter is reported to the Head of Surveying for investigation.
• Carry out Legionella Risk Assessments, Temperature Monitoring, Service Inspections and various other water related services where required – i.e. Tank Cleaning, TMV Servicing, Closed Loop testing etc.
• Carry out Ventilation Surveys in accordance to BS EN 15780 / TR19
• Ability to use Visio system to produce schematic drawings (training where required)
• Arrange travel where necessary, to and from clients’ sites
• Requirement for stay away where necessary
• Carry out site surveys for air and water quality of associated buildings, according to company method statements and procedures
• Conducting and delivering Legionella Awareness Training to clients (groups of candidates)
• Delivery of the Written Scheme production service to clients
• Liaising with client/site personnel with regards to work progress/issues
• Assisting the management team on the delivery of new technical services
• Provide senior guidance and technical support to other members of the Surveying team
• Supporting the sales team by seeking opportunities for up/cross-selling of work
• Ensuring any progress issues or problems on site are communicated to the office immediately
• Daily communication with the office/coordinator to give a ‘wash down’ update on progress with jobs for the day
• Information to be recorded in full, via the use of a Digital Compliance Systems
• Writing up reports using company format, entering site data and forming conclusions/recommendations
• Representing the company and promoting a professional image in the marketplace
• Setting a good and professional example to others and ensure that customers and staff are dealt with in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensuring adherence to company procedures
• Liaising with the sales team on important site issues and remedial works required
• Supporting other members of the Surveying team when possible; this will include the provision of on-site training (where required).
• To undertake competency Audit Assessments on the Surveying Team for the services provided (Legionella Risk Assessments, Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks, Clean and Disinfection, Legionella Awareness Training etc.)
• To act in accordance with the Company Code of Conduct (Ref: POL037) at all times when engaged on Company duties, in any capacity and at any location.
• Although the Compliance Risk Assessor is not the budget holder, they are responsible for ensuring that their job is completed within the allotted costs.
• Liaise with the office if jobs can be planned to ensure better productivity

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 3 years experience in assessing domestic hot and cold systems as well as Cooling Water Systems.
• Qualified through Water Management Society, City & Guilds, BOHS or equivalent.
• Experience in water sampling (Legionella TVC & PSA).
• Ability to travel UK wide
• Flexible around client contract needs
• The role will suit individuals currently working as Legionella Risk Assessor/Water Hygiene Consultant

MB564: Legionella Risk AssessorLocation: Sheffield and surrounding areasSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 + VehicleWorking Hours: Monday to FridayCompany Benefits: Company vehicle, Generous holiday allowance, Employee profit share scheme