Description
We are looking for an experienced Water Technician to join our Estates team and play a key role in maintaining a safe, reliable and effective hospital environment.
The Water Technician will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, monitoring and compliance of all water systems across the hospital estate. Acting as a designated Competent Person (Water), you will support the Water Safety Group and ensure compliance with legislation, healthcare guidance and best practice.
Main duties of the job:
- Maintaining domestic hot and cold water systems, including tanks, calorifiers, booster pumps, TMVs and pipework.
- Carrying out water hygiene monitoring, temperature checks, flushing regimes, outlet descaling and disinfection.
- Managing reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance across the estate.
- Supporting the Water Safety Plan and Legionella compliance program
- Assisting with Legionella risk assessments and action management.
- Maintaining accurate compliance records using CAFM systems.
- Liaising with specialist contractors and water treatment providers.
- Participating in the Estates on-call rota.
Person Specification:
- City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating or equivalent NVQ qualification.
- Legionella Awareness Training (City & Guilds, BOHS W3 or equivalent).
- Knowledge of HTM 04-01 and ACOP L8.
- Minimum three years' plumbing maintenance experience within a commercial or healthcare environment.
- Experience carrying out water hygiene monitoring and temperature logging.
- Strong knowledge of Legionella control, HSG274 and water safety requirements.
- Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate compliance records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.