Job Description:
About the Role
As a Water Technician within our Maidstone branch, you will work across NHS and mental health buildings. Your main responsibilities will include visiting NHS sites to ensure water compliance with Legionella legislation and regulations. The role involves working in active ward settings, including mental health wards, across NHS Trusts - KCHFT & KMPT.
* Monitor Legionella compliance according to ACOP L8 4th Edition 2013, including temperature checks, showerhead cleaning, tank inspections, and calorifier cleaning.
* Conduct building and system surveys related to water compliance.
* Collect potable water samples for Legionella/TVC testing as applicable.
* Clean and disinfect cold-water storage tanks (training provided).
* Service and maintain thermostatic mixing valves.
* Maintain accurate records and logbooks.
* Prepare reports, certificates, and simple diagrams.
* Engage with customers and provide feedback.
* Adhere to Mears Group policies, processes, and systems, including ISO standards.
* Support continuous improvement of water hygiene services.
* Operate Mears IT systems as required.
Role Criteria
* City & Guilds Legionella Awareness Training.
* Experience working to industry standards.
* Knowledge of domestic and commercial water systems.
* Ability to use industry-related tablet software.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Organized, logical, with a strong work ethic.
* Experience in social housing or facilities management environments.
* Full UK driving license.
All roles require entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. To operate a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held a license for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.
Role is subject to DBS/Security checks prior to 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 fun day (e.g., Alton Towers, Drayton Manor)
* Staff discounts via Mears Rewards
* Opportunities to volunteer in the community
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