Water Hygiene Technician

Mears Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Annual salary: up to £31,062.19

Water Technician

Dartford

Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am – 17.00pm
Salary – £31,062.19 per annum + overtime/OOH rota
Company van/Fuel card/Uniform/PDA provided

Are you somebody who is open to new opportunities, works to achieve high standards and is client focused? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Water Technician to join our team working across Two NHS trusts across Kent.

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) provides a full range of in-patient and out-patient mental health services across Kent & Medway operating across numerous sites it includes services for older adults, forensic & specialist services, and acute services. The Trust has a diverse property portfolio of around 68 sites with an approximate total GIA of 70,000sq. m spread across Kent and Medway, which provide 24-7 365-day patient services.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) employs around 5700 staff made up of community nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, podiatrists, dental staff, and many other health care professionals and corporate services. The Trust is one of the largest community health providers in England, serving a population of approximately 1.4 million people across Kent, East Sussex, and parts of London Boroughs. This Trust has 33 sites included in the contract.

About the Role:

As a Water Technician within our Maidstone branch you will be working across NHS and mental health buildings. The main role will be to visit NHS sites, and undertake tasks ensuring water compliance with all relevant Legionella legislation and regulations. Mears Kent FM Branch operate over two NHS Trusts - KCHFT & KMPT, there will be a requirement to work in active ward settings including mental health wards.

• All aspects of compliant ACOP L8 4TH Edition 2013 Legionella monitoring regime to include Monthly Temperature monitoring of sentinel and representative outlets, Quarterly showerhead cleaning and descaling, cold water storage tank visual inspections, calorifier cleaning, inspection and purging.
• Carry out basic building and system surveys in relation to water compliance.
• Carry out Potable water sampling for Legionella/TVC when applicable.
• Carry out cleaning and disinfection of cold-water storage tanks - training can be provided.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance of thermostatic mixing valves.
• Maintenance and recording of all data in site logbooks.
• Production of job reports and certificates.
• Production of simple line diagrams.
• Customer Liaison and feedback.
• To act at all times in accordance with Mears Group Policies, Processes and systems.
• Compliance with ISO9001, 14001 and 18001 at all times.
• Support and participate in the continuous improvement of the Water Hygiene function.
• To be willing to operate Mears IT systems.

Role Criteria:

• City & Guilds Legionella Awareness Training
• Experience of working to the latest industry standards.
• Familiar with domestic/commercial water systems, layout and operation.
• Ability to use industry related tablet software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised and logical approach to work, with a strong work ethic.
• Experience of working within a social housing / facilities management environment.
• Full UK driving license

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Opportunities for growth
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Sharesave Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers and Drayton Manor
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless.
• Working alongside a friendly and dedicated team with opportunities to grow within the business
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.