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Water Hygiene Technician - JLL Workplace Management
University of Liverpool
Position Overview: The Water Hygiene Technician will be responsible for maintaining water system safety and compliance across the University of Liverpool campus, and other sites as a mobile Technician. Ensuring adherence to HSG274 guidelines and relevant water hygiene legislation. This role involves conducting routine water system maintenance, monitoring, testing, and documentation to prevent Legionella and other waterborne risks.
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will perform water temperature monitoring and recording across campus buildings, conduct weekly water system flushing procedures in accordance with established protocols. Additional duties include sampling water for microbiological testing, maintaining accurate water hygiene logbooks and documentation, and conducting risk assessments for water systems including cooling towers, hot and cold water services, and emergency shower facilities.
Essential Requirements:
• City & Guilds qualification in Water Treatment and Legionella Control (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in water hygiene management within facilities management
• Thorough understanding of HSG274 Parts 1, 2, guidelines
• Experience with water sampling techniques and microbiological testing procedures
• Ability to interpret water analysis reports and take corrective action
• Strong attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Valid UK driving license for travel between campus locations
• Physical ability to access confined spaces, roof areas, and plant rooms
• IT proficiency for digital reporting systems and compliance databases
Desirable Requirements:
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely certification
• Experience working in higher education or large institutional facilities
• Knowledge of building services and mechanical plant operations
• Confined space entry training and certification
• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations
This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic facilities management environment while ensuring critical water safety standards across one of the UK's leading universities.
Location:
On-site –Merseyside, GBR
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