Legionella Risk Assessor

IrrigonIcs Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide water hygiene solutions provider is seeking an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor to conduct assessments of domestic water systems and produce risk assessment reports. This role, requiring strong technical judgment, includes responsibilities such as inspecting hot and cold water systems and identifying non-compliance. The candidate should have at least two years of experience, a full UK driving license, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include overtime pay, a company vehicle, and holiday entitlement of 20 days plus statutory holidays.

Benefits

Overtime paid

Company vehicle with fuel card

Holiday entitlement: 20 days + statutory bank holidays

Pension auto-enrolment after 3 months

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of HSG274 and ACOP L8.
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 3 points).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments across various client premises.
• Inspect hot and cold water systems, including TMVs, tanks, outlets.
• Identify non-compliance and system deficiencies.
• Produce accurate, evidence-based reports.
• Temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems.

Skills

Legionella risk assessments

HSG274 knowledge

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Legionella Risk Assessor (with Water Hygiene Support Capability)

Location: Midlands (with UK-wide travel as required)

Irrigonics are an award-winning, nationwide water hygiene solutions provider. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our team in the Midlands and are seeking an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor with the ability to support water hygiene monitoring when required.

This is a risk assessment–led role. Water hygiene duties are a secondary capability to support operational delivery.

Role Overview

As a Legionella Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing domestic water systems, identifying Legionella risk, and producing accurate, defensible risk assessment reports in line with ACOP L8 and HSG274.

This is a safety-critical role requiring strong technical judgement, attention to detail, and the confidence to identify non-compliance.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments
• Strong working knowledge of HSG274 and ACOP L8
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 3 points)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct Legionella risk assessments across a range of client premises
• Inspect hot and cold water systems, including TMVs, tanks, outlets, and pipework
• Identify non-compliance, system deficiencies, and risk factors
• Produce accurate, evidence-based reports using Irrigonics’ in-house system
• Temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems
• Showerhead and hose disinfection and descaling
• Cold water storage tank inspections, cleaning, and disinfection
• TMV servicing (where competent)
• Checking and monitoring chemical dosing systems

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and site documentation
• Use phone/tablet systems to log works’étais and reports
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams
• Work independently and as part এসেof a wider team

Role Requirements

• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required
• Flexibility to support operational needs (notice provided)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
• Must pass an Enhanced DBS check

What We Offer

• Overtime paid
• Overnight bonus and subsistence allowance
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Company credit/expense card
• Holiday entitlement: 20 days + statutory bank holidays
• Pension auto-enrolment following successful 3-month probation