Water Hygiene Technician in Durham

GRAHAM FM provide a full range of asset management services to both public and private sector clients. 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 Plumber / Water Hygiene Technician with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

Reporting to the Technical Facilities Manager, the Multi Skilled Plumber / Water Hygiene Technician will be responsible for undertaking various planned and reactive maintenance tasks, as well as occasional new minor installation work. You will work as part of the maintenance team and must demonstrate a sound knowledge of Water Monitoring processes and heating systems. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and improve efficiency, where possible. Your varied, but valued, contribution will help us create a hassle-free environment.

Location: Durham

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:

• Up to 33 days paid annual leave
• Company Pension
• Free Life Assurance
• Training and Development
• Discounted Private Health Care Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Uniform Provided
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Company van and fuel card

Job Responsibilities:

• Undertake monitoring and maintenance of building water services as part of a Legionella Control Program in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274.
• The monitoring inspections will involve temperature testing of water outlets, TMVs, inspection of cold water storage tanks and hot water storage vessels, water sample collection, showerhead disinfection, risk assessment review and logbook auditing.
• The maintenance tasks will include water temperature monitoring and recording, plumbing repairs, alterations and installation works associated with domestic hot & cold water systems as well as minor fabric tasks as required.
• The role will involve working in a multi-site capacity; therefore, you must be prepared to travel.
• The inspections will be undertaken using a PDA and web-based electronic log book system.
• Undertake other water hygiene related tasks as required including monitoring, maintenance and remediation works.
• Be part of the Out of Hours On-call rota.

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.