Water Hygiene Technician

CBRE | University College London Hospitals (UCLH) Estate

Are you an experienced Water Hygiene Technician looking to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment? Join CBRE, the world's leading commercial real estate services and investment firm, and play a vital role in protecting patients, staff, and visitors through the safe management of critical water systems. You'll work with in a highly respected facilities management team at UCLH, helping to maintain the highest standards of water safety and compliance.

As a Water Hygiene Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the safe operation of water systems across a major healthcare estate. Working in line with HTM 04-01 guidance, you'll carry out water hygiene tasks, sampling programmes, compliance activities, and remedial actions to ensure a safe environment for all building users.

• Carry out microbiological water sampling programmes, including Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa sampling within high-risk clinical environments.
• Manage responses to positive water test results, including re-sampling activities and validation of remedial works.
• Install, replace, monitor, and remove Point-of-Use (POU) filters in line with infection prevention requirements.
• Conduct routine water safety compliance tasks including temperature monitoring, flushing regimes, shower head maintenance, and TMV inspections.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reports, and audit documentation.
• Work closely with Infection Prevention & Control teams to support safe and compliant maintenance practices.
• Perform fault finding on water systems and raise corrective actions through the helpdesk system.

• Previous experience within a healthcare estates or water hygiene environment.
• Strong practical understanding of HTM 04-01 compliance requirements.
• Experience carrying out Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling and re-sampling activities.
• Knowledge of water hygiene assets including POU filters, TMVs, and flushing systems.
• Understanding of COSHH, health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to respond professionally to technical and urgent requests.

At CBRE, you’ll be part of a global organisation that invests in its people and provides opportunities for long-term career growth. We combine the stability and resources of an industry leader with a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• Access to career progression across a global organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a prestigious healthcare contract
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and workplace safety
• Opportunity to contribute to critical healthcare infrastructure and patient safety initiatives.

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.