Technical Engineer (Water Quality)

Norwich Research Partners Llp; Norwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Norwich seeks a Technical Engineer (Water Quality) to manage Legionella risks in water systems. This full-time role includes duties like installation, maintenance, and compliance checks. Offered benefits include 39 days of annual leave, generous pension scheme, and personal development opportunities. The candidate will need effective communication skills and a commitment to health and safety standards. Immediate start available at the University of East Anglia.

Benefits

39 days annual leave

Family and work-life balance policies

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Personal Development opportunities

Exclusive shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Legionella risks and conducting remedial works.
• Familiarity with water system installation and maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills for compliance and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage Legionella risks effectively through installation and maintenance.
• Liaise with management and coordinate contractor activities.
• Participate in call-out rotas and weekend duties as needed.

Skills

Legionella risk management

Water system installation and maintenance

Health and safety regulations adherence

Record keeping for compliance

Effective communication

Tools

Water quality testing tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Overview

Technical Engineer (Water Quality) (MC83) — Salary from £36,622 per annum with an annual increment up to £44,193 per annum.

About the Role

Estates and Facilities Directorate

Maintenance Team
Technical Engineer (Water Quality)
Ref: MC83

Starting salary from £36,622 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £44,193 per annum.

We are looking for a Technical Engineer (Water Quality) to provide expert technical knowledge to support our Maintenance team.

Key duties of the role include effective management of Legionella risks through remedial works, installation, maintenance, and regular monitoring of water systems, while adhering to health and safety regulations, statutory obligations, and quality control procedures.

You will also liaise with the Asset and Compliance Manager and other departments to support ongoing Legionella prevention, manage contractor activities, and ensure the operational needs of the business are met whilst maintaining accurate records for compliance.

You’ll be required to participate in a roster covering 6 Saturdays per year, along with a call-out rota, both of which attract additional payments. In addition, overtime may be required.

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis and is based at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Benefits

• Provided with own tools
• Working only at UEA Campus site
• 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Shaun Palmer, Head of Maintenance via [e-mail] or Stuart Kelly, Asset and Compliance Manager via [e-mail]