Annual salary: up to £31,062.19 Water Technician Location: Maidstone– Travel is required across Kent Salary: up to £31,062.19 per annum, plus commercial vehicle Contract: Full time - Permanent – 42.5hrs per week Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) provide 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 carry out tasks to ensure water compliance with all relevant Legionella legislation and regulations. Mears Kent FM Branch operates across two NHS Trusts – Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT). The role requires working in environments including active wards and mental health settings. Day-to-day Duties: Carry out all aspects of ACOP L8 4TH Edition 2013 compliant Legionella monitoring regime including: Monthly Temperature monitoring of sentinel and representative outlets Quarterly showerhead cleaning and descaling Visual inspection of cold-water storage tanks Calorifier inspection, cleaning and purging Undertake basic building and water system surveys in relation to water compliance Carry out potable water sampling for Legionella and TVC where required Clean and disinfect cold-water storage tanks (training can be provided) Service and maintain thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) Maintain accurate site logbooks and records Produce job reports and compliance certificates Produce simple line diagrams Liaise with customers and provide feedback where required Always act in accordance with Mears Group policies, processes and systems Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 standards Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Water Hygiene function Role Criteria: City & Guilds Legionella Awareness qualification Experience working to current industry standards Familiarity with domestic and commercial water systems, including layout and operation Ability to use industry-related tablet and software systems Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience working within a facilities management environment Full UK driving licence Benefits we can offer you 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more. Company Vehicle and Fuel Card. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk) 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. 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