Water Hygiene Technician – Cowes

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

Job summary

A water hygiene services company based in Cowes seeks a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician to support water hygiene efforts. Responsibilities include water quality sampling, hygiene monitoring, and maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and good communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, with opportunities for career advancement and training provided.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to join pension scheme

All PPE and company workwear supplied

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Full driving licence would be advantageous.
• Must pass a 'fitness for work' assessment.
• A national water hygiene EUSR card and CSCS card are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water quality sampling and monitoring.
• Clean and disinfect storage cisterns.
• Repair and install new supply pipework.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Clear communication

Positive attitude

Good standard of maths

Practical experience

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

NVQ or equivalent in plumbing

Job description

WSM Associates Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to add to our expanding team for a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician based in Cowes (Isle of Wight) 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 –

• Water quality sampling, including field measurements
• Water hygiene monitoring and servicing assets where required, including TMV maintenance.
• Cleaning and disinfection of storage cisterns
• Repair & installation of new supply pipework.
• Commissioning of newly laid water pipelines

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

• Full driving licence would be advantageous
• 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
• A national water hygiene EUSR card, CSCS card, DBS check and confined space training are desirable but not essential.
• 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
• NVQ or equivalent within plumbing industry and relevant experience
• Experience with IT systems and use of computers would be advantageous
• A competitive basic salary, based on qualifications and experience.
• 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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