Risk Assessor

Legionella Risk Assessor

We are searching for a Legionella Risk Assessor to support with the delivery of our risk assessmnet services within their area.

This is an opportunity for you to be part of a business, built on strong foundations, named in The Sunday Times, Grant Thornton Top Track 250, Britain’s private mid-market growth companies. We are driven to Always Do Right and we are looking for people who share our values. Our independence gives us the freedom to do what we believe in. We believe it’s our responsibility to do right by our clients, our society and our planet.

Main Duties

Reporting into the Risk Assessor Manager, the Legionella Risk Assessor will be responsible for undertaking legionella risk assessments, risk assessment reviews and surveys on a wide variety of water systems (incl. cooling towers and other risk systems) and will require a good understanding of both commercial and domestic water systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all risk assessment reports and their satisfactory completion and quality checking, prior to issue.

To succeed in this role, you will be:
A highly motivated individual, willing to work hard to both understand and deliver the key principles of the statutory requirements within ACOPL8, HSG 274, and Health Care Technical Memorandum 04/01 (full training will be provided in these areas). You will be an extremely diligent person, who is fully committed to ensure that our clients receive a professional service, with the highest standards of customer service.

The successful applicants will need to possess the following skills and abilities:
Skills/Training Requirements

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

- Effective communication with good interpersonal communication skills at all levels of the organization, and with 3rd parties.
- An ability to proactively identify problems and make decisions, taking appropriate action to a resolution.
- An ability to attain an accurate and consistent standard of service.
- An ability to work on own initiative and positively as a team member.
- Computer literacy, with the ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office package and bespoke software/databases.

Essential qualifications/experience:

- A detailed working knowledge of the HSE’s ACoP L8, HSG274 and HTM-04-01
- City & Guilds accreditation for Risk Assessment for legionella (or equivalent).
- An excellent understanding of Water Regulations and hold an appropriate certificate.
- At least two year’s experience of undertaking legionella risk assessments
- Full Driving Licence

Personal Attributes

Applicants must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: maintain standards of conduct
- Be respectful of others
- Good a strong work ethic
- Professional attitude and calm approach
- Flexible approach, willingness to adapt

Possible Career Path Opportunities

We work to identify and develop talent and after your first year, you will have a Personal Development Plan drawn up and tailored to match your skills and career goals, to the business needs. As it stands today, we are proud to say that over 75% of our senior leadership team has developed from entry level positions from within the organisation. Here are just some of the career opportunities on offer to you:

- Senior Risk Assessor
- Legionella Consultant
- Technical Account Manager

Other Benefits:

- Company vehicle
- Company events
- Company pension scheme
- Referral programme
- Wellness programmes