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ROLE: Legionella Risk Assessor
LOCATION: Middlesbrough (Mobile)
At Marlowe Environmental Services - Part of a Mitie Company, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.
We're looking for an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor who will deliver high‑quality water hygiene risk assessments across a range of sites, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and exceptional client service.
Role Responsibilities:
- Carry out Legionella Risk Assessments manually and electronically across various sites in accordance with BS8580‑1:2019.
- Produce high‑quality reports, including schematic drawings, using a tablet (admin support provided).
- Provide clear and confident technical advice to clients and internal teams.
- Cross‑train in additional competencies such as Pseudomonas assessment, scald risk assessments, and further water hygiene‑related disciplines.
- Support operational tasks as required to meet contractual commitments.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor.
- Demonstrable experience assessing domestic water systems.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS (preferred; can be arranged if required).
Desirable (training can be provided):
- Experience working within hospitals or healthcare environments (HTM04‑01).
- Experience with process water systems.
- Experience with spa baths in line with HSG 282 guidance.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to join a specialist water hygiene team delivering essential compliance services.
- Training and development in additional water hygiene disciplines.
- Career pathways within Mitie, supported by extensive learning resources.
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. This means every role at Mitie is paid at or above the independently calculated Real Living Wage, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and responsible employment.