Water Hygiene Technician in Durham, North East

We are seeking a Water Hygiene Technician to join us on our Facilities Management Contract. GRAHAM FM will provide services related to both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance of facilities in relation to mechanical and electrical assets, building fabric, roofing, roller shutter doors, fire alarm systems, domestic gas boilers and legionella monitoring.

At GRAHAM, we are not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we are also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients easier. Your varied, and valued, contribution will help us create a hassle-free environment. Energised by continued growth and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we are committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are a talented Water Hygiene Technician with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

Location: Mobile - Durham Constabulary

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Benefits: Up to 33 days paid annual leave, Excellent Company Pension, Free Life Assurance, Training and Development, Discounted Private Health Care Scheme, Discounted Gym Membership and BUPA Health Assessments

The Water Hygiene Technician will:

• Monitor inspections involving temperature testing of water outlets, TMVs, inspection of cold water storage tanks and hot water storage vessels, water sample collection, showerhead disinfection and logbook auditing.
• Undertake monitoring and maintenance of building water services as part of a Legionella Control Program in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274.
• Use a PDA and web-based electronic log book system for inspections.
• Undertake other water hygiene related tasks as required including Monitoring, Maintenance and Remediation works.
• Be prepared to travel as the role will involve working in a multi-site capacity.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrate previous experience in related water system remediation/maintenance works, working knowledge of the respective legislation and guidance material (HSC ACoP L8, HSG 274, Water Regulations).
• C&G 6019 NVQ Lv 3 or equivalent, having completed a relevant apprenticeship within your trade.
• Hold a minimum of 3 years experience in a FM maintenance role, particularly in relation to planned, reactive and remedial maintenance within a FM Environment.
• Clean Driving Licence.
• Ability to achieve Police Vetting to NPPV2 level to enable working in Our Clients facilities.

Desirable Criteria:

• City & Guilds or similar accredited Legionella control training.
• Previous experience in the maintenance, servicing and testing of Chemical Water Treatment systems.
• Qualification in TMV / TMT maintenance and servicing.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification / CSCS.
• Working within a Multi Discipline FM Environment able to undertake Minor Fabric & Mechanical repairs.

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently underrepresented in our industry. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.