Job advert – Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Technician
Job title: Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Technician (dual role)
Location: Central Scotland (field‑based) ML5 4EF
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (1‑hour lunch)
About Evolution Water Services
Evolution Water Services Ltd is a market leader in the water treatment and air hygiene industry, providing high‑quality water treatment, water hygiene, consultancy and legionella training services throughout the UK. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking to add a Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Technician to our established team in Scotland.
The role
This is a dual position combining legionella risk assessment and water hygiene service delivery. You will undertake detailed risk assessment surveys and reports, alongside carrying out a range of water hygiene tasks to help our clients manage legionella risk across hospitals, large commercial and industrial sites, and major education establishments.
The role is ideal for someone with solid legionella experience who wants to broaden their skills and progress their career with a growing specialist business.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out legionella risk assessment surveys on client sites and compile clear, accurate written reports.
- Produce water services schematic drawings as part of the risk assessment process.
- Complete temperature monitoring and general HSG274 water hygiene tasks.
- Collect water samples from domestic water systems and arrange submission for laboratory analysis.
- Undertake TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valve) maintenance.
- Perform chlorine dioxide analysis on relevant systems.
- Inspect cold water storage (CWS) tanks and carry out clean and disinfection works.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with current legislation, guidance and company procedures.
- Communicate professionally with clients on site and represent Evolution Water Services to a high standard.
About you
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legionella risk assessment and legionella service delivery role.
- Proven track record delivering risk assessments in environments such as hospitals, large commercial and industrial sites and large education establishments.
- Ideally hold a recognised legionella risk assessment qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, Water Management Society).
- Good written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear reports and liaise confidently with clients.
- Ambitious, keen to improve your knowledge and capabilities, with a desire to develop your career.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Happy to work in a mobile, field‑based role across Central Scotland.
What we offer
- Salary £30,000 – £34,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Overtime and bonus scheme.
- Company vehicle.
- Private Healthcare cover.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Regular refresher training and support with further development.
- All necessary communications equipment.
- Annual paid holiday entitlement.
Relevant training will be provided for the right person.
If you have solid legionella risk assessment experience and want to progress your career in a dual technical role, we’d be keen to hear from you.
