Water Quality Assistant
The closing date is 14 December 2025.
We are looking to recruit a Water Quality Assistant with a friendly and positive "can do" attitude to join our expanding team. You will perform routine non‑complex work and be responsible for flushing all hot and cold water outlets within NHS and Trust owned or run properties in the surrounding area.
You will work in a team that prides itself on standards of work while carrying out varied work with an emphasis on quality finish to meet customers' high expectations.
Duties can include carrying out PPMs related to water system assets and communicating with work colleagues and managers throughout the Trust regarding work to be carried out using all relevant tools and equipment.
You will actively participate in the operation of the Maintenance Management System and be involved in training with fast response.
Main duties of the job
* Perform routine maintenance activities and minor repairs as directed by management.
* Flush hot and cold water outlets and take water samples for legionella in all areas of the Trust in line with legislation.
* Work as part of a team, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
* Implement all safety measures to prevent danger, injury and damage to equipment.
* Coordinate flushing of hot and cold water outlets in accordance with statutory regulations.
* Carry out PPMs related to water system assets.
* Assist qualified craftspersons on repair, PPM work and installation.
* Use relevant tools and equipment and communicate required work to colleagues and managers.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and more than 1,100 beds the Trust focuses on quality service for patients, staff and partners. CUH provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and specialist services for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, maternity status or socioeconomic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Student visa holders will not be offered a full time permanent contract unless they have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment.
The Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Interviews will be held on 07 January 2026. The advert will close at midnight on 14 December 2025.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries. The good work programme includes reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital sites, free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and free travel to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. Parking on site is subsidised for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost for colleagues. Staff pod break spaces with free tea and coffee, break space and private outside area are available.
CUH is committed to supporting a good work‑life balance. Flexible arrangements may include part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. Alternative working hours may be considered upon request.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Numerate and literate.
* Mechanical NVQ II.
Experience
* Relevant experience of working in a maintenance environment.
* Worked in a hospital or ward environment.
Knowledge
* Basic knowledge of hot and cold water systems and associated equipment.
* Familiar with hot and cold water systems and appliance.
* Understanding of safe systems of work and current legislation.
* Knowledge of HTMs.
Skills
* Ability to follow a timetable of work.
* Clear and concise communication with patients, managers and staff.
* Use of radio devices and basic computer literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Additional requirements
* Ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues in accordance with the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
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