Water Hygiene Technician

Water Technician

Coatbridge

Full Time Permanent 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am 16.30pm
Salary 29960.88 per annum
Company van/Fuel card/Uniform/PDA provided

Are you somebody who is open to new opportunities works to achieve high standards and is client focused If so we have an exciting opportunity for a Water Technician to join our team in Coatbridge.

Mears have continuedinvestment in the North Lanarkshire communityfor the have a commitment to deliver excellent services to residents whilst bringing community and training benefits to the North Lanarkshire community in a sustainable way.

Our ambition is to be recognised as the most trusted large private provider working with the public sector by 2025. Our approach prioritises where we can have the greatest impact and supports a culture that fully integrates sustainability and purpose beyond profit. This is underlined by our strategy which through robust ethical and transparent practices is built upon.

About the Role:

As a Water Technician within our Coatbridge branch you will be working across North Lanarkshire contracts. The main role will be to visit properties both void and with tenants undertaking tasks ensuring water compliance are relevant with Legionella legislation and regulations at met.

• All aspects of compliant ACOP L8 4TH Edition 2013 Legionella monitoring regime to include Monthly Temperature monitoring of sentinel and representative outlets Quarterly showerhead cleaning and descaling cold water storage tank visual inspections calorifier cleaning inspection and purging.
• Carry out basic building and system surveys in relation to water compliance.
• Carry out Potable water sampling for Legionella/TVC when applicable.
• Carry out cleaning and disinfection of coldwater storage tanks training can be provided.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance of thermostatic mixing valves.
• Maintenance and recording of all data in site logbooks.
• Production of job reports and certificates.
• Production of simple line diagrams.
• Customer Liaison and feedback.
• To act at all times in accordance with Mears Group Policies Processes and systems.
• Compliance with ISOand 18001 at all times.
• Support and participate in the continuous improvement of the Water Hygiene function.
• To be willing to operate Mears IT systems.
  

Role Criteria:

• City & Guilds Legionella Awareness Training
• Experience of working to the latest industry standards.
• Familiar with domestic/commercial water systems layout and operation.
• Ability to use industry related tablet software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised and logical approach to work with a strong work ethic.
• Experience of working within a social housing / facilities management environment.
• Full UK driving license

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• Opportunities for growth
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Sharesave Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Mears Fun Day Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards discounts of up to 10 on coffee weekly groceries holidays the list is endless.
• Working alongside a friendly and dedicated team with opportunities to grow within the business
• Volunteering Leave Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community in support of our social value commitment.

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At Mears Group we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive we are a Disability Confident employer valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

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