Legionella Risk Assessor

HR GO Recruitment

Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Monitoring Technician

Location:

Primarily Croydon area (2-3 days per week), with coverage across South London, Kent, Sussex, and occasionally Greater London and the Midlands.

About the Role:

You will join an established and expanding business responsible for conducting Legionella Risk Assessments in line with ACOP L8 at client sites. The role involves both scheduled assessments and weekly monitoring/flushing for multiple tower blocks owned by a local District Council, as well as other commercial and industrial sites.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out Legionella risk assessments in compliance with COSHH regulations / ACoP L8 / HTM 04-01 / BS 8580-1:2019
Compile schematic drawings and validate final documentation for clients
Provide recommendations for eliminating, reducing, and managing risk
Produce comprehensive reports and attend client meetings to discuss findings

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience conducting L8 risk assessments (preferably from a Legionella consultancy background)
Experienced candidates: 5+ years with high-risk water systems
Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial water systems, water supply regulations
Approved Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, BOHS, WMSoc)
Good working knowledge of ACOP L8 and associated guidance documents
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full UK driving license