Legionella Risk Assessor

About Environment & Safety

SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We use industry-leading tools and science-based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients.

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday (with option to buy more), electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced company pension.

Are you interested in water hygiene? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Legionella Risk Assessor, helping our business succeed. As our company grows and develops, we are looking for a driven, dependable, and flexible Legionella Risk Assessor to join our team. You will work efficiently as part of a team and independently. Travel will be part of your day‑to‑day role.

Primarily, your role will be to undertake risk assessments, written scheme audits, and internal quality checks.

• Legionella risk assessment of water systems
• Audits of management and planned preventative monitoring regimes
• Carry out general water hygiene tasks (e.g., water outlet flushing, temperature check, sampling)

• City & Guilds qualification in Legionella Risk Assessment
• Working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG
  274 and BS:8580
• Understanding of complex water systems including water softeners, vehicle washes and industrial processes
• Understanding of written scheme of control audits
• Strong ability to communicate with clients
• Competent report writing skills
• Computer software usage (Word & Excel)
• Ability to pass Enhanced DBS and MOD security clearance checks

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.