Water Hygiene Technician / Plumber

GRAHAM FM provide a full range of asset management services to both public and private sector clients. Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are a talented Water Hygiene Technician / Plumber with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

Reporting to the Account Manager, the Water Hygiene Technician / Plumber will be responsible for undertaking various planned and reactive maintenance tasks, as well as occasional new minor installation work.   You will work as part of the mobile maintenance team, and must demonstrate a sound knowledge of heating systems. You will have the ability to work on their own initiative and improve efficiency, where possible. You will be required to participate in the company’s on call rota. Your varied, but valued, contribution will help us create the hassle free environment .   Location: Mobile NI 
Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time   

The Water Hygiene Engineer/Plumber shall:

• Undertake water hygiene related mechanical remedial works
  
• Assist when required with monitoring inspections that involve temperature testing of water outlets, TMV servicing, inspection of cold water storage tanks and hot water storage vessels, water sample collection, showerhead disinfection, risk assessment review and logbook auditing
• The maintenance tasks will include plumbing repairs, alterations and installation works associated domestic hot & cold water systems
• The role will involve working in a multi-site capacity therefore you must be prepared to travel

The inspections will be undertaken using a PDA and web based electronic log book system

Undertake monitoring and maintenance of building water services as part of a Legionella Control Program in accordance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274

  This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Essential Criteria

1. Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
2. Demonstrate plumbing qualification, C&G Level 3 with a minimum of 1 years post apprenticeship experience
3. Demonstrate previous experience in related water system remediation/maintenance works
4. Demonstrate working knowledge of the respective legislation and guidance material (HSC ACoP L8, HSG 274, Water Regulations)
5. Clean Driving Licence
6.  Ability to achieve DBS clearance to enable working in facilities with vulnerable persons/ secure facilities

Desirable Criteria

1. City & Guilds or similar accredited Legionella control training
2. Previous experience in the maintenance, servicing and testing of Chemical Water Treatment systems
3. Flexibility to work additional hours.
4. Flexibility to travel for short periods to work on mainland UK contracts if required

  Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.

  A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.Access NI Privacy Notice can be viewed at: AccessNI Privacy Notice | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)   #GRAHAMFMNIJobs GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier.   Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £948m per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:

• Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
• Projects and Minor Works
• Compliance Services
• Fire and Security Services
• Energy Services
• Traffic Management.