Legionella Risk Assessor
Posted Today by VGS RPO Services
£40 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Legionella Risk Assessor role involves conducting risk assessments across various client sites in Scotland, ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as ACOP L8, HSG274, and BS8580-1. The position is suited for an experienced contractor looking to expand their portfolio with flexible project durations. Responsibilities include thorough inspections, documentation, client communication, and routine monitoring tasks. The role requires a solid background in Legionella risk assessments and water hygiene practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel to client sites to conduct thorough inspections of hot & cold-water systems, cooling towers & other water sources to identify potential hazards
- Document all water assets and trace pipework to produce, or update schematic diagrams of water systems
- Deliver clear and confident feedback to clients on the day of assessment
- Carry out audits of site records against industry guidance
- Review water hygiene practices and identify areas for improvement
- Carry out routine monitoring tasks when required
- Attend regular technical review meetings and contribute to team learning
Key Skills:
- Solid experience in Legionella risk assessments & water hygiene
- Confidence with ACOP L8, HSG274, and ideally BS8580-1
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and mobile technology
- Clear and professional communication skills with clients
- Recognised Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (ideally)
- Full UK driving licence & use of own car
Salary (Rate): £40.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Legionella Risk Assessor – Scotland (Carlisle, Glasgow, Edinburgh) £400 per day (outside IR35) + mileage + accommodation costs covered
We are looking to engage with an experienced contract Legionella Risk Assessor to travel to various client sites in & around Scotland, undertaking risk assessments in line with ACOP L8, HSG274, and BS8580-1 standards. This will suit a professional contractor with other clients, who is happy to add further contract work to their portfolio – projects could include 2-3 days a week or blocks of weeks per month initially & growing!
Legionella Risk Assessor responsibilities include:
- Travel to client sites to conduct thorough inspections of hot & cold-water systems, cooling towers & other water sources to identify potential hazards
- Document all water assets and trace pipework to produce, or update schematic diagrams of water systems
- Deliver clear and confident feedback to clients on the day of assessment
- Carry out audits of site records against industry guidance
- Review water hygiene practices and identify areas for improvement
- Carry out routine monitoring tasks when required
- Attend regular technical review meetings and contribute to team learning
Legionella Risk Assessor profile:
- You have solid experience in Legionella risk assessments & water hygiene
- You’re confident with ACOP L8, HSG274, and ideally BS8580-1
- You’re comfortable using Microsoft Office and mobile technology
- You communicate clearly and professionally with clients
- You ideally hold a recognised Legionella Risk Assessment qualification
- You’ve got a full UK driving licence & use of your own car
If the above Legionella Risk Assessor contract looks of interest, you have the relevant qualifications, skills & experience as highlighted above and you are happy to add to your client portfolio, then please send us your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch