Legionella Risk Assessor

Joining SMS Environmental, you will be part of our experienced team, driving the evolution of Water Treatment and Air Purification with innovation and best practice to ensure the highest safety of people within UK communities we serve. We are proud to be one of the UK's leading independent Water Hygiene specialists and now has never been a better time to get on board.

Striving to be the best, leading independent water hygiene and air purification supplier across the UK, we have ambitious growth plans and are focusing on our people to ensure we not only deliver the best for our staff, but our customers too. We're dedicated to hiring and developing the best out there. Committed to supporting you across your career journey, we will prioritise your needs and well-being to ensure a fulfilling career with us, where you can achieve your fullest potential and long term career success.

Your Legionella Risk Assessor role:

• Ensuring customer and business compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274 part 2, BS 8580-1 and other relevant industry standards and guidance


• Promoting and supporting Health & Safety regulatory standards and practice at site and in our service delivery


• Problem solving /diagnosing faults within Plumbing Systems and making recommendations for maintenance and remedial work where appropriate


• Co-ordinating with the internal SMS Quality Control/Assurance team to ensure delivery of related documentation to regulatory standards


• Compiling accurate schematic diagrams of domestic water systems
  
  Essential:


• Career history within the Water Hygiene Industry and/or conducting Risk Assessments


• Built key client relationships to identify types and levels of Legionella


• Ensured customer and business compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274 part 2, BS 8580-1 and other relevant industry standards and guidance


• Effectively communicated details of Legionella and providing client focused solutions


• Monitoring risks and competent knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulatory legislation and practice


• Strong IT skills, particularly within Apple applications


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (Enhanced DBS check)


Desirable:

• Approved Legionella Risk Assessor Qualification (eg: City & Guilds, BOHS, WMSoc; certification can be arranged for an experienced candidate


Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK. All roles at SMS require a DBS check; SMS Environmental will cover the cost of this if you do not already hold a valid DBS certificate.

For more than 23 years, SMS Environmental has been one of the leading water hygiene service providers throughout the UK, ensuring the public are protected from infectious diseases that can be carried through water systems. We provide essential services to an array of domestic and commercial clients including water testing, risk assessments, air sampling and air conditioning maintenance.

Our extensive skills and expertise in infection control and systems management have given us a key opportunity to drive the design and standardisation of Water Treatment education and training used throughout the industry today. We work closely with City & Guilds, CIBSE (CPD) Accreditation Board and UKAS to create, review and enhance modern water hygiene training course contents, materials and assessments to ensure they are fit for purpose and set high standards for the whole sector to aspire to.

All SMS employees are trained to the highest standard using a range of in-house training and external learning programmes that are accredited by City & Guilds. SMS Environmental has been awarded the Investors in People accreditation since 2011 and Newsweek have rated us as one of the top UK top 100 Most Loved Workplaces. As we continue to invest in our employees by supporting individuals to achieve their next step within their career, we offer you a long and rewarding career path.

SMS Environmental employs over 215 people from water treatment engineers and plumbers to office staff across our 4 nationwide offices based in Harwell, Derby, Cardiff and Glasgow.

Why join us?

SMS Environmental Ltd prides itself on its commitment to supporting our employees in their personal growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• Competitive salary with 27.5% risk assessment work value bonus scheme


• 22 Days holiday per year plus bank holidays, offering you additional 1 day leave for birthday after 2 years service


• Brand New Company Uniform, IPad & Mobile Phone


• Brand New Equipment, Tool Bag & PPE


• Modern, full serviced, company vehicle & business fuel card


• City & Guilds Affiliated Training Programme


• Private Medical Care or Alternative Cash Plan after 2 years service


• Long Term Service Rewards, starting from Year 1 to receiving £1000 towards a weekend away after 20 years service


• Enhanced Sick, Maternity & Paternity Leave


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme


• Employee Retail Discount Scheme


• Core Values Champions Rewards - peer nomination every quarter with reward vouchers


• Annual development & review process


• Free Mortgage & Financial Advice


• Cycle to work scheme