Job Title: Legionella Tester (Water Hygiene) Location: Port Talbot, Wales Company: Solenis – Water Treatment Chemicals Contract Type: Contract role – Inside IR35 Working Pattern: 4 days per week, 8 hours per day Role Overview Solenis is seeking an experienced Legionella Tester to support water hygiene compliance at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot. This role is critical to ensuring the safe management of water systems in line with UK legislation and site-specific compliance standards. The successful candidate will work closely with site teams and Solenis water treatment specialists to deliver high-quality Legionella testing and reporting. Requirements Key Responsibilities Carry out routine Legionella sampling and temperature monitoring across domestic and process water systems Perform inspections and testing of cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, and associated assets Ensure compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274, and relevant UK water hygiene legislation Accurately complete sampling records, risk assessment documentation, and compliance reports Liaise with site management, engineering teams, and Solenis technical staff regarding findings and remedial actions Maintain strict adherence to site safety procedures, permits to work, and controlled access requirements Support audits and inspections within a highly regulated manufacturing environment Ensure samples are correctly labelled, stored, and dispatched to UKAS-accredited laboratories Required Skills & Experience Proven experience carrying out Legionella testing within industrial or manufacturing environments Strong working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 Parts 1–3, and water hygiene best practice Experience working on highly regulated or high-risk sites (e.g. manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, heavy industry) Competent in temperature monitoring, sampling techniques, and asset inspections High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting skills Ability to work independently while following strict procedures Benefits Qualifications Legionella Control / Water Hygiene qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BOHS P901 or equivalent) Awareness of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work Working Conditions On-site role at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot 4 days per week, 8-hour days Contract role operating inside IR35