Water Hygiene Technician – Southampton

WSM Associates Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing water hygiene company in Southampton seeks a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician. This role offers a comprehensive training program, allowing you to assist in vital water hygiene operations, including sampling and monitoring. Ideal candidates will possess a full driving licence, a positive attitude, and a good understanding of Maths and English. Benefits include 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, an auto-enrolment pension scheme, and access to the Employee Assistance Program. Competitive salary ranges from £25,500 to £27,500 depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

All PPE and company workwear supplied

Qualifications

• Must undertake and pass a 'fitness for work' assessment.
• Practical experience in the water hygiene sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of the water or plumbing industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commissioning of newly laid water pipelines.
• Conduct water quality sampling and hygiene monitoring.
• Clean and disinfect reservoirs and contact tanks.

Skills

Full driving licence

Positive attitude

Good Standard of Maths and English at GCSE Level

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

GCSE Level Maths and English

Job description

Overview

WSM Associates Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to add to our expanding team for a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician based in Southampton with a salary range of £25,500 – £27,500, dependant on qualifications and experience, plus the opportunity for annual bonuses. With sites in both Southampton and Cowes, a position within WSM Associates Ltd is varied and rewarding. The role of Trainee Water Hygiene Technician is key to our ongoing company development, assisting clients in all aspects of water hygiene, drinking water compliance and upholding our professional reputation.

The Role

Reporting daily to the Operations Manager, you will be trained to assist with key duties, ensuring the delivery of planned work on a wide variety of water systems. Working alongside skilled and supportive colleagues, you will undergo training both formally and in-house becoming an integral part of “keeping water at its best”.

As a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician, you will be assisting with

• Commissioning of newly laid water pipelines
• Water quality sampling, including field measurements
• Water hygiene monitoring and servicing assets where required
• Cleaning and disinfection of reservoirs and contact tanks
• Repair & installation of new supply pipework

As a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician, you will have the following expertise and attributes

• Full driving licence
• Willingness to learn and become part of the WSM team
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, internally and externally
• Must undertake and pass a “fitness for work” assessment in order to carry out site based works
• Positive attitude and work ethic
• Good Standard of Maths and English at GCSE Level
• Practical experience in the water hygiene sector or legionella services. However, for a candidate with the right attitude and enthusiasm we will provide the required training.
• A national water hygiene EUSR card, CSCS card, DBS check and confined space training are desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of the water or plumbing industry would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Experience with IT systems and use of computers would be advantageous
• 40 hour work week – Monday to Friday, with the opportunity of overtime when needed.
• 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Increasing by 1 day per year of employment, up to a maximum of 25 days
• Option to join the auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• All PPE and company workwear will be supplied.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program

What to expect from your recruitment

• You will be required to provide a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, identity and employment referencing checks as part of receiving your employment offer from WSM.

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