Legionella Tester

Job Title:

Legionella Tester (Water Hygiene)

Location:

Port Talbot, Wales
Company:
Solenis – Water Treatment Chemicals
Contract Type:
Contract role – Inside IR35
Working Pattern: 4 days per week, 8 hours per day
Start date - 2026 January
Length of contract - 12 months initially

Role Overview
Solenis is seeking an experienced Legionella Tester to support water hygiene compliance at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot. This role is critical to ensuring the safe management of water systems in line with UK legislation and site-specific compliance standards. The successful candidate will work closely with site teams and Solenis water treatment specialists to deliver high-quality Legionella testing and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out routine Legionella sampling and temperature monitoring across domestic and process water systems

* Perform inspections and testing of cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, and associated assets

* Ensure compliance with ACoP L8, HSG
274, and relevant UK water hygiene legislation

* Accurately complete sampling records, risk assessment documentation, and compliance reports

* Liaise with site management, engineering teams, and Solenis technical staff regarding findings and remedial actions

* Maintain strict adherence to site safety procedures, permits to work, and controlled access requirements

* Support audits and inspections within a highly regulated manufacturing environment

* Ensure samples are correctly labelled, stored, and dispatched to UKAS-accredited laboratories
Required Skills & Experience

* Proven experience carrying out Legionella testing within industrial or manufacturing environments

* Strong working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG
274 Parts 1–3, and water hygiene best practice

* Experience working on highly regulated or high-risk sites (e.g. manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, heavy industry)

* Competent in temperature monitoring, sampling techniques, and asset inspections

* High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting skills

* Ability to work independently while following strict procedures
Qualifications

* Legionella Control / Water Hygiene qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BOHS P901 or equivalent)

* Awareness of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work
Working Conditions

* On-site role at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot

* 4 days per week, 8-hour days

* Contract role operating inside IR35