Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/11/2025
Closing date
15/12/2025
Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer / Remedial Plumber
£30,000 - £40,000 DOE
M25 Travel - Nationwide Travel Occaasional
Penguin Recruitment are proud to be representing a specialist multi-disciplinary consultancy renowned for its expertise across the water hygiene, legionella control and plumbing remedial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a dependable and versatile Legionella Risk Assessor / Water Hygiene Engineer / Remedial Plumber to join their experienced and expanding team.
This is an exciting, varied role offering exposure to a diverse range of sites, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading specialists.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday package
* Company vehicle & fuel card
* Expenses covered where applicable
* Company pension
* Excellent career development and training opportunities
* Supportive, dynamic working environment that encourages long-term progression
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a water hygiene, risk assessment or plumbing-based role
* City & Guilds Legionella Risk Assessment qualification desirable
Legionella Risk Assessor
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to travel nationally and stay away when required
* Ability to work independently and solve problems on site
* Physically capable (lifting, carrying, climbing) where required
* Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports
Duties & Responsibilities
* Conduct Legionella risk assessments across various facilities to identify hazards and sources of bacterial risk
* Collect water samples and undertake on-site testing
* Produce detailed written reports with recommendations
* Support clients in developing or improving water management plans
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ACOP L8 and associated regulations
* Temperature monitoring of outlets, tanks, calorifiers and closed systems
* Flushing of little-used outlets
* Showerhead cleaning and descaling
* Cold water storage tank inspections and disinfections
* TMV servicing and checks
* Closed system sampling, analysis and dosing
* Removal of dead legs and dead ends
* Replacement of ball valves, taps, TMVs, water heaters, fittings and components
* Pipework rerouting and insulation works
If you are interested in this multi-skilled water sector role or would like to discuss other opportunities in Water Hygiene or Legionella Control, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.