Water Hygiene Technician
CBRE University College London Hospitals (UCLH) Estate
Are you an experienced Water Hygiene Technician looking to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment? Join CBRE, the world's leading commercial real estate services and investment firm, and play a vital role in protecting patients, staff, and visitors through the safe management of critical water systems. You'll work within a highly respected facilities management team at UCLH, helping to maintain the highest standards of water safety and compliance.
About the Role
As a Water Hygiene Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the safe operation of water systems across a major healthcare estate. Working in line with HTM 04-01 guidance, you'll carry out water hygiene tasks, sampling programmes, compliance activities, and remedial actions to ensure a safe environment for all building users.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out microbiological water sampling programmes, including Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa sampling within high-risk clinical environments.
- Manage responses to positive water test results, including re-sampling activities and validation of remedial works.
- Install, replace, monitor, and remove Point-of-Use (POU) filters in line with infection prevention requirements.
- Conduct routine water safety compliance tasks including temperature monitoring, flushing regimes, showerhead maintenance, and TMV inspections.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, reports, and audit documentation.
- Work closely with Infection Prevention & Control teams to support safe and compliant maintenance practices.
- Perform fault finding on water systems and raise corrective actions through the helpdesk system.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within a healthcare estates or water hygiene environment.
- Strong practical understanding of HTM 04-01 compliance requirements.
- Experience carrying out Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling and re-sampling activities.
- Knowledge of water hygiene assets including POU filters, TMVs, and flushing systems.
- Understanding of COSHH, health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to respond professionally to technical and urgent requests.
Why Join CBRE?
At CBRE, you'll be part of a global organisation that invests in its people and provides opportunities for long-term career growth. We combine the stability and resources of an industry leader with a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.
Benefits of Working at CBRE
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities
- Access to career progression across a global organisation
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Exposure to a prestigious healthcare contract
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and workplace safety
- Opportunity to contribute to critical healthcare infrastructure and patient safety initiatives.
Diversity & Inclusion
CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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