Water Hygiene Technician

GMS Services Ltd is looking for a Water Hygiene Technician to join our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) team, working across the Midlands area with occasional nationwide travel and overnight stays. You'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of water hygiene monitoring, compliance activities and minor remedial works, ensuring customer water systems remain safe, compliant and maintained in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG
274 and company procedures.

What you receive for joining us:

We are offering a competitive salary, and, in addition, we'll make sure you have everything you need to do your job well. You'll be provided with a company van (private mileage allowance available for those aged 24+), mobile phone, tool backpack, hand tools, uniform and all equipment required to carry out your role effectively. You'll also benefit from 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional paid leave for your birthday, an expenses credit card, flexible working options, company pension, healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme, company team days and events, annual pay reviews, overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates, travel time payments and ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

Full company induction, refresher training, e-learning modules and support towards industry qualifications are also provided.

Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing:

Carry out Legionella temperature monitoring, water sampling, shower descaling, expansion vessel maintenance, calorifier inspections, water tank inspections and TMV servicing in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG
274 and company procedures
Complete cleaning and disinfection works, general servicing activities and digital reporting using mobile software, ensuring all records are accurate, compliant and completed within required timescales
Identify and report defects requiring remedial works while maintaining company vehicles, equipment and high standards of health and safety across a variety of commercial, healthcare, education and industrial environments
Support national contracts through occasional travel and overnight stays, working independently to manage workloads whilst accessing plant rooms, roof spaces and working at height when required

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

A minimum of 1 year's Water Hygiene experience, with a good understanding of Legionella control, water hygiene monitoring and the requirements of ACOP L8 and HSG
274
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload, demonstrating excellent organisation, time management, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of customer service
Experience using mobile applications and tablets for paperless reporting and surveys, together with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with clients
A full UK Driving Licence, Enhanced DBS clearance and willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home when required;
Legionella qualifications (P900/P901/City & Guilds), CSCS Card, IPAF/PASMA, Asbestos Awareness and First Aid certifications would be advantageous

Do you see yourself reflected in the description above? If so, we encourage you to submit your application today. Unsure whether your skills align perfectly? Don't hesitate to apply regardless; we value candidates with diverse skill sets and will carefully consider all applicants.

Introducing our organisation:

GMS Services Ltd is proud to be part of Complii.  Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, lifts & escalators divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly and responsibly