Legionella Risk Assessor

Overview

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in public health and safety? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Legionella Risk Assessor to join our team in the West Midlands. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing department within a well-established company with over 34 years of industry expertise. If you are mission-driven and eager to play a pivotal role in protecting communities from waterborne risks, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a Legionella Risk Assessor, you will:

Conduct comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments for a variety of clients.
Provide clear guidance to clients, helping them understand their reports and the necessary actions to mitigate risks.
Respond to client inquiries and assist in preparing cost estimates and quotations.
Review and quality-check reports prepared by colleagues.
Identify opportunities to upsell services such as Legionella Management Plans, Monthly Monitoring Programs, and Staff Training.
Mentor and support junior team members in their professional development.
Deliver Legionella Awareness Training courses to clients as required.
Assist in maintaining quality control standards to uphold LCA certifications.
Contribute to the development of departmental documentation and marketing initiatives in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing Team.

Qualifications

To excel in this role as a Legionella Risk Assessor, you should have:

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the water hygiene industry.
Recognized qualifications such as City & Guilds/WMSoc in Legionella Risk Assessment or equivalent.
A strong understanding of HSG274 & ACoP L8 guidance.
A full, valid driving license.
Proven experience in producing risk assessment reports that comply with current legislation and guidance.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade C or above.
Proficiency in computer skills and report writing.
A proactive attitude with a passion for personal and team development.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day as a Legionella Risk Assessor will involve:

Visiting client sites to perform risk assessments and gather data.
Preparing detailed reports and discussing findings with clients.
Collaborating with team members to review and improve documentation.
Identifying opportunities to enhance client services and presenting solutions.
Supporting junior colleagues through training and mentorship.
Participating in departmental meetings to discuss quality control and service improvements.

Benefits

We value our Legionella Risk Assessor team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

A competitive starting salary of £31,000 - £38,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
A 40-hour work week with core hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and flexibility to meet client needs.
Choice of overtime or time off in lieu to support work-life balance.
Company vehicle for work-related travel.
Company-paid healthcare plan.
Pension contributions (3% of qualifying earnings).
Generous holiday entitlement: 22 days per year (rising to 27 days with service) plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
An additional day off for your birthday.
Contractual sick pay.
A £4,000 joining fee for qualified candidates who remain with the company for at least 12 months.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Legionella Risk Assessor and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. For more information or to submit your application, please contact Amir Gharaati at or call (phone number removed).

Join us in our mission to create safer environments and healthier communities. Your expertise as a Legionella Risk Assessor can make a difference