Water Hygiene Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £1-1 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Dartford, DA2 8DA |
| Cwmni: | Serco Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 304499-43631059 |
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Serco Limited
Water Hygiene Specialist
Darent Valley Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary competitive plus basic plus Serco benefits.
Main Purpose:
A Water Hygiene Technician job spec involves inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining water systems to prevent issues like Legionella and ensure compliance with safety standards. Key duties include conducting temperature checks, servicing thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), flushing outlets, and performing tank cleans/disinfections. Technicians often use CAFM for workload management and record-keeping, with a focus on identifying and solving problems, maintaining client relationships, and adhering to guidelines such as HSE's ACoP L8 and HSG274.
Main Accountabilities:
Inspections and Monitoring: Regularly inspecting water systems, monitoring temperatures, and checking flow rates in both hot and cold systems.
Maintenance: Servicing Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs), descaling showerheads and hoses, and performing cleaning and disinfection of water storage tanks.
Water Sampling: Collecting water samples for testing, particularly in closed systems.
Chlorination: Performing disinfection works, including the chlorination of water systems, according to guidelines.
Legionella Risk Assessment: Understanding and applying Legionella prevention guidelines to identify and mitigate risks within water systems.
Reporting: Accurately documenting and analysing daily data, maintaining records, and providing service reports.
Client Interaction: Working with clients to ensure their systems meet compliance standards and maintaining good relationships.
What you will need for the role:
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Technical Skills: Experience with plumbing, servicing, and the use of hand and power tools.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify potential issues and proactively find solutions.
Communication: Good communication skills for client and colleague interaction.
Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of HSE ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidelines for Legionella prevention.
IT Proficiency: Experience using systems like CAFM or PDA for managing tasks and data.
Work Environment & Requirements:
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Field-Based: Working within healthcare facilities around the general public.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Compliance: Adherence to company values and industry standards.
What we offer
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Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
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Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
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A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
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Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
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Interesting and enjoyable work.
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Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
Water Hygiene Specialist
Darent Valley Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary competitive plus basic plus Serco benefits.
Main Purpose:
A Water Hygiene Technician job spec involves inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining water systems to prevent issues like Legionella and ensure compliance with safety standards. Key duties include conducting temperature checks, servicing thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), flushing outlets, and performing tank cleans/disinfections. Technicians often use CAFM for workload management and record-keeping, with a focus on identifying and solving problems, maintaining client relationships, and adhering to guidelines such as HSE's ACoP L8 and HSG274.
Main Accountabilities:
Inspections and Monitoring: Regularly inspecting water systems, monitoring temperatures, and checking flow rates in both hot and cold systems.
Maintenance: Servicing Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs), descaling showerheads and hoses, and performing cleaning and disinfection of water storage tanks.
Water Sampling: Collecting water samples for testing, particularly in closed systems.
Chlorination: Performing disinfection works, including the chlorination of water systems, according to guidelines.
Legionella Risk Assessment: Understanding and applying Legionella prevention guidelines to identify and mitigate risks within water systems.
Reporting: Accurately documenting and analysing daily data, maintaining records, and providing service reports.
Client Interaction: Working with clients to ensure their systems meet compliance standards and maintaining good relationships.
What you will need for the role:
-
Technical Skills: Experience with plumbing, servicing, and the use of hand and power tools.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify potential issues and proactively find solutions.
Communication: Good communication skills for client and colleague interaction.
Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of HSE ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidelines for Legionella prevention.
IT Proficiency: Experience using systems like CAFM or PDA for managing tasks and data.
Work Environment & Requirements:
-
Field-Based: Working within healthcare facilities around the general public.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Compliance: Adherence to company values and industry standards.
What we offer
-
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
-
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
-
A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
-
Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
-
A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
-
Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
-
Interesting and enjoyable work.
-
Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
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