Legionella Tester
Job in
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA12, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Adepto Technical Recruitment
Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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
- 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
- Legionella Control / Water Hygiene qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BOHS P901 or equivalent)
- Awareness of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work
- On-site role at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot
- 4 days per week, 8-hour days
- Contract role operating
inside IR35
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