Job Title: Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer
Location: Midlands Region
Salary: £29K to £38K DOE + overtime rates
Hours: 40 hours per week (Flexibility required for out of hours and weekends)
Environmental Essentials are a well-established asbestos company with 7 offices across the UK and an excellent reputation for delivering a first class, quality focused service to a number of very high-profile clients. Due to expansion, continued growth and recent major contract wins, we are looking for Water Hygiene Engineer to join our team.
At Environmental Essentials, we believe in the power of collaboration. We don’t just talk about being a team—we ARE one!
The Job Role
- Conduct legionella risk assessments at client sites in line with relevant legislation and company procedures.
- Produce detailed, accurate risk assessment reports and schematics using specialist software.
- Identify potential areas of risk and make practical, compliant recommendations for mitigation and control.
- Liaise with clients to explain findings and provide clear, professional advice.
- Support clients in implementing effective water hygiene and monitoring programs.
- Carry out water sampling, testing, and monitoring for legionella, TVC’s, E.coli and coliforms, free chlorine, and microbial contamination.
- Temperature monitoring to ensure compliant temperatures are achieved.
- Ensure timely reporting of water quality findings and take corrective actions where required to mitigate risks.
- Showerhead cleaning and descaling
- TMV servicing
- Cold water storage tank clean and chlorination works
- Closed system sampling and analysis
- Closed system chemical dosing
- Completing inspection reports whilst on site, being able to identify any recommendations systems to ensure they meet health and safety standards and legislative requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on routine monitoring, maintenance, and disinfection activities for water systems
About You
- Water Hygiene Background
- Relevant experience within the Water Hygiene Industry
- Experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and willing to travel around the South Region
Benefits
- Annual Leave – 25 days + 8 Bank holidays
- Sick Pay
- Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Company Van with Fuel card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company credit card for expenses
- Pension Scheme
At Environmental Essentials, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where equality is at the core of everything we do. Our hiring process is driven by qualifications, skills, and the potential to succeed in the role—ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Click 'Apply' and start your journey with us. Join a forward-thinking team committed to ensuring People, Places and Spaces are Safe TOGETHER!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
Experience:
- Legionella Risk Assesor: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
