Legionella Risk Assessor

Job Purpose

To carry out Legionella risk assessments on domestic, commercial and industrial water systems following current laws and guidance, including ACOP L8, HSG
274, BS 8580-1, and HTM 04-01 where relevant. The role involves finding Legionella risks, creating detailed reports, and advising clients on corrective actions to ensure compliance and safe water management.

• Carry out Legionella risk assessments on hot and cold-water systems.
• Check water storage tanks, heaters, pipes, outlets, spa pools, and related equipment.
• Find risk factors.
• Review existing Legionella management procedures and records.

• Create clear, accurate, and compliant risk assessment reports.
• Make and update diagrams of water systems.
• Keep accurate digital and paper records.
• Rank findings and provide practical suggestions for corrective actions.

• Carry out assessments following: ACOP L8, HSG
  274 Parts 1–3, BS 8580-1:2019, HTM 04-01 (where relevant), Relevant Water Supply Rules
• Give technical advice to clients about Legionella control measures.
• Help clients achieve and maintain compliance.

• Communicate professionally with clients, facilities managers, engineers, and contractors.
• Present findings and explain suggestions.
• Attend client meetings when needed.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.

• Follow company Health and Safety procedures.
• Carry out work following risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Use proper PPE and maintain company equipment.

• Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (e.g. City and Guilds, BOHS, WMSoc or similar).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• At least 2 years  experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments.

• Good knowledge of: ACOP L8, HSG
  274, BS 8580-1, Water Supply Rules, HTM 04-01 (preferred)
• Ability to read water system diagrams.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and mobile reporting systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work alone and manage workload well.

• Water sampling and temperature checking experience.

• Attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical ability
• Time management
• Professional honesty
• Customer focus
• Ability to work with little oversight

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