Water Hygiene Technician - Legionella Control

Job title:  Water Hygiene Technician - Legionella Control

Company name:  GRAHAM Environmental Services

Job Reference:  PSX-001234

Location:  University of West England - Bristol, UK

Employment Type:  Permanent - Full Time

Department:  Environmental Services 

Hours per week:  40, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm 

Salary:  up to £9.13 p/h (up to £19,000)

Closing Date:  07/11/2017

As the GRAHAM Asset Management business continues to grow & develop we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, flexible & experienced Water Hygiene Technician – Legionella Control to join the team & to provide a full range of services under the direction of the regional Account Manager in accordance with our contractual obligations.

The role also includes a development opportunity for Legionella Risk Assessment. GRAHAM Environmental Services are an established service provider in the occupational health & safety and compliance management sector and offer a wide and diverse range of consultancy, monitoring and maintenance services in the field of Water Hygiene, Water Treatment, Asbestos and Fire Risk Management throughout the UK & Ireland.

DESCRIPTION

The Water Hygiene Technician – Legionella Control shall:

• Undertake monitoring and maintenance of building water services as part of a Legionella Control Programme in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274
• Conduct monitoring inspections which will involve temperature testing of water outlets, TMVs, inspection of cold water storage tanks and hot water storage vessels, water sample collection and showerhead disinfection
• Undertake and assist in delivery of maintenance tasks which may include TMV servicing and water system disinfection work
• Carry out inspections which will be undertaken using a PDA and web based electronic log book system
• The role will be based in the University of West England working on a large multi-site contract 

PERSON SPECIFICATION TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Essential Criteria

1. Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
2. Demonstrate working knowledge of the respective legislation and guidance material (HSC ACoP L8, HSG 274, Water Regulations)
3. Full UK Driving License

Desirable Criteria

1. City & Guilds or similar accredited Legionella control training
2. Demonstrate Previous Experience in related water system remediation/maintenance works
3. Plumbing Experience / Qualification 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Communication Skills

• Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.
• Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Planning and Organising

• Plans and prioritises personal objectives.
• Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.

Customer Focus

• Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed.
• Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term.

Problem Solving

• Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.
• Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Decisiveness

Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

Adaptability

• Adjusts to changing environments whilst maintaining effectiveness

Teamwork

• Contributes fully to the team effort and plays an integral part in the smooth running of teams without necessarily taking the lead

Flexibility

• Modifies his or her approach to achieve a goal. Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Creativity and Innovation

• Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.

Compliance

• Conforms to company policies and procedures Integrity
• Ability to maintain job related, social, organisational and ethical norms.

Resilience and Tenacity

• Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Stays with a problem/line of thinking until a solution is reached or no longer reasonably attainable. 

BENEFITS

• 29 days paid annual leave
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Company Pension
• Discounted Private Health Care Scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Uniform Provided
• Opportunity to work overtime

APPLICATION

To apply for this post or any GRAHAM Asset Management positions simply complete the online application form at: www.grahamassetmanagement.co.uk/vacancies  

About GRAHAM Environmental Services

GRAHAM Environmental Services are an established service provider in the occupational health & safety and compliance management sector and offer a wide and diverse range of consultancy, monitoring and maintenance services in the field of Water Hygiene, Water Treatment, Asbestos and Fire Risk Management throughout the UK & Ireland.

Information

• Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

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Taxonomy

• Standards & Quality
• Biological & Chemical Quality
• Quality
• Water Quality
• Quality Maintenance
• Sanitation & Hygiene
• Water Quality Management
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Legionella training