About Dalkia UK
At Dalkia, we are united by a common goal: addressing climate change and creating a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge one another, and develop together.
Supported by EDF, Britain's largest producer of low-carbon electricity, we maintain a people-first culture. With over 5,000 employees and a turnover exceeding £600 million, we combine the resources of a major organisation with a strong culture, forward-thinking approach, and inclusive values, making Dalkia an excellent place to work and advance your career.
Job Purpose
To deliver Legionella planned preventative maintenance and related works across various commercial and industrial contracts.
Aims and Objectives
To focus on expected team behaviours that deliver excellent results and outcomes for the business, helping Dalkia maintain its industry-leading position and strong reputation with our customers.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
To carry out the following tasks in line with the requirements of ACOP L8, BS6700 and the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations:
- Hot and cold water temperature monitoring
- Shower head cleaning and disinfection
- Calorifier base flushing and temperature checks, including flow and return
- Calorifier internal inspections
- Water sampling
- Tank and downwater services disinfection and chlorination
- TMV testing
- Dead-leg removal
- Cold water tank replacement (not including plumbing)
- Cold water tank lining
- Cooling tower cleaning and disinfection
- Job sheet preparation and completion
- Improvements and upgrades to domestic systems to meet ACOP L8 guidelines
- Additional tasks such as inspections of water storage tanks, hot water boilers, and air conditioning systems
- Participation in the on-call rota
Additional Responsibilities
Occasional Allied Duties
Assist other trades as needed.
Attend monthly team meetings as required.
Provide reports on work and equipment as needed.
Actively work towards growing the contracts into other service areas, including mechanical and electrical services, replacements, project work, and facilities management services.
Undertake any other reasonable duties within your skills and experience.
Health & Safety
All staff must fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions, and to follow all guidance and instructions provided. Further details regarding health and safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Work with supervisors and managers
- Work with client representatives, service providers, and material suppliers
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to this position are:
Essential
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation requirements
- Able to use PDA devices and have basic computer skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to communicate effectively with people, including clients, at all levels
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
- Ability to be self-motivated within a team setting and when working alone
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and at height
- Background in legionella control with several years' experience in site monitoring and testing
- Understanding of all legal requirements
- Must live in Dundee/Tayside area, Scotland, or be willing to relocate
Desirable
- Water sampling and testing experience
- Knowledge of pool plant and equipment
- Health and safety training
- Legionella awareness qualification
- Experience with similar maintenance duties, including fault diagnosis and repair
The above list of job duties is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the post. Job descriptions should be reviewed regularly to ensure they accurately reflect the post.
Core Skills
The core support team skills for this position are:
- Teamwork - actively contributes to the team and works to improve team effectiveness through personal dedication
- Planning, Organising & Executing - able to understand priorities, plan and organise work, and manage own time to deliver within expected timescales
- Communication - communicates clearly and ensures understanding of all relevant information in all circumstances
- Commercial Awareness - understands the importance of managing costs and applying appropriate controls
- Risk Management - is aware of the impact of risk to the business and applies appropriate controls
- Adaptability - is responsive and open to changing circumstances
- Drive for Excellence - aims to deliver a high standard of work
- Self Motivation and Development - is confident in own ability and motivated to deliver, using opportunities to develop further
- Customer Awareness - responsive to customer needs and aims to deliver customer satisfaction
Our Values
People First - It starts with health, safety, and wellbeing
Better Together - A team-based approach
Trusted Partners - Dedicated to our clients' success
Taking Responsibility - Making a positive difference
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, please let us know in confidence - our team is here to support you.
