Water Hygiene Technician - Kent/Surrey/Sussex

Water Hygiene Technician
SOCOTEC
Competitive & Company Van, Greater London, Kent, Surrey & Sussex

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Water Hygiene team. As the leading provider of Environment and Safety services across the UK, SOCOTEC provides a comprehensive and unrivalled range of water hygiene, treatment, equipment and consultancy services. Operating from 30 locations across the UK, with over 160 leading industry professionals, we deliver a high quality, client-focused service provision to every sector. Our network of regional offices provides national coverage, while our in-house accredited laboratories ensure the utmost integrity and quality of results.

We’re looking for a Water Hygiene Technician to join our team based in the Kent / South East of England area and assist with the delivery of Legionella risk assessment and related services across the region. Duties include:

• Undertake routine, regular and ad hoc tasks in connection with water hygiene management specifically related to, but not limited to HSG 274 and ACOP L8, including:
  • Water temperature monitoring
  • Water sampling
  • Report findings to client in a timely manner
• Be able to communicate verbally and in writing with the client when faults have been identified
• Carry out tasks and prioritise workload to ensure that the customers’ requirements are met, in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Assist with the delivery of related water hygiene services as reasonably required

To be successful in this role, ideally you will be able to demonstrate or possess the following qualifications/skills, albeit training will be provided:

• Experience in temperature monitoring, tank cleaning and TMV servicing is desirable
• Good working knowledge of water systems
• Proficiency in basic IT applications including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communications, both written and verbal
• Full UK Driving License

As part of the role involves working at secure sites, all applicants will be expected to pass the following security checks:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Ministry of Defence Baseline Security Check
• Drugs & Alcohol Screening

SOCOTEC is the UK\’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable, we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family-friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC; it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.