Job Role: Water Hygiene Technician


Role Purpose:

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Water Hygience Engineer to join the team located in Northumbria University.

To work with the Site FM & other team members, in implementing the maintenance services. This includes planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in accordance with the building operating manuals, including site assistance with sub-contractors and in house labour for the delivery of compliance, contract service levels and the current regulations.

Training will be provided on access platforms and water management as a minimum.

Primary Objectives and Tasks:

• Carry out routine monitoring of the water systems within the designated buildings.
• Assist technical on site team in carrying out maintenance and repair activities
• Undertake non-technical engineering maintenance task
• Keep plant and work areas clean and tidy
• Carry out weekly / monthly tasks on water systems to ensure compliance as instructed
• Undertake failsafe & servicing of TMV''s
• Carry out clean & disinfection of cold water storage tanks and associated plant
• Working closely with sub contractors to ensure works are to a high standard
• Computer literate with ability to work on CAFM system on tablet

• Accountable to Working Supervisor and Engineering Manager.
• The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
• This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility

• A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.

• Demonstrate working experience of HSG274, Approved Code of Practice L8, Health Care Memorandum (HTM)
• Legionella Awareness
• Hot and cold water systems management
• Must come from a strong legionella, water treatment, water hygiene, chemical background
• Experience with water delivery systems and isolation procedures
• Plumbing qualifications up to NVQ Level 2 (Desirable)
• Risk Assessor qualifications (Desirable)
• RPZ Valve knowledge and experience (Desirable)

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• On some occasions, able to work at height after training
• Must be flexible regarding work times
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Punctual on all occasions
• IT literate
• Good communicator