Water Hygiene Technician

About The Role

At GRAHAM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a Compliance partner, committed to keeping our clients, the buildings they occupy and operate safe and compliant. Graham Compliance Services provide piece of mind that our customer’s statutory obligations are being met, monitored, and most importantly complied with.

Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Water Hygiene Technician with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

As a Water Hygiene Technician you will play a key role in keeping our Clients and Buildings safe and compliant in line with the ACOP and HSG 274. In this role you will be carrying out various monitoring and servicing activities across our client’s property portfolio.

• Location: Mobile - Coventry / Warwickshire
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours
• Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Benefits: Up to 33 days paid annual leave, Excellent Company Pension, Free Life Assurance, Training and Development, Discounted Private Health Care Scheme, Discounted Gym Membership and BUPA Health Assessments

The Water Hygiene Technician will

• Undertake routine monitoring and maintenance of building water systems as part of a Legionella Control Program in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274
• The monitoring inspections will involve temperature testing of water outlets, TMVs, inspection of cold water storage tanks and hot water storage vessels, water sample collection, showerhead disinfection, and logbook updating & auditing
• The role will involve working in a multi-site capacity therefore you must be prepared to travel throughout the region if required
• The inspections will be undertaken using a mobile handheld device and web based electronic log book system
• Undertake other water hygiene related tasks as required including Monitoring, Maintenance and Remediation works
• TMV Servicing, Inspection & Replacements
• Clean & Disinfections to Hot & Cold water systems

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role

• Must be able to pass a DBS check

• Current Full UK Driver’s Licence

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrate previous experience in related water system remediation/maintenance works

• City & Guilds or similar accredited Legionella control training

• Demonstrate working knowledge of the respective legislation and guidance material (HSC ACoP L8, HSG 274, Water Regulations)

• Previous experience in the maintenance, servicing and testing of Chemical Water Treatment services

• Demonstrate previous experience in related water system remediation & maintenance works

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.Access NI Privacy Notice can be viewed at: AccessNI Privacy Notice | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier.

Energised by continued growth and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel.

We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:

• Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
• Projects and Minor Works
• Compliance Services
• Fire and Security Services

Our Commitment

We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.