Legionella Remediation Engineer

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a well-established and respected company seeking a skilled and experienced Legionella Remediation Engineer. Based in Birmingham, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company with over 34 years of trading experience. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

A competitive starting salary of £31,000 - £39,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications). A 40-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) with flexibility to meet client needs. Overtime or time back options to support work-life balance. A company vehicle. Company-paid healthcare plan. Company pension with a 3% employer contribution. 22 days of annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years and 27 days after 5 years) plus 8 statutory bank holidays. An additional day of leave for your birthday. Contractual sick pay.

Responsibilities

As a Legionella Remediation Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting a range of remediation and plumbing works in a customer-facing role. Installing and correcting water system issues based on internal and external reports across various client sites. Tasks such as installing new hot water cylinders (in line with G3 regulations), removing dead legs, cleaning and removing cold water storage tanks, servicing installations, and disinfecting water systems. Ensuring compliance with company method statements, risk assessments, and health and safety policies. Assisting in the training and development of junior team members. Supporting quality control processes to maintain LCA certifications. Completing and signing all necessary paperwork to meet legislative, licensable, and financial requirements. Representing the company professionally, providing specialist advice and consultancy services to clients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role. Knowledge of Legionella Guidance HSG274 and ACoP L8 Guidance. City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent, Cert-ain G3 Unvented & Vented Hot Water Storage Systems, and City & Guilds Disinfection of hot and cold water systems in buildings. Ideally, hold a CSCS Blue Card and Cert-ain Water Regulations. A full, valid driving license. A minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at grade C or above. Strong computer skills. A solid understanding of health and safety in relation to Legionella work. Excellent customer service skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Flexibility with working hours.

Day-to-Day

Your daily tasks will involve:

Visiting client sites to carry out remediation and plumbing works. Installing, maintaining, and disinfecting water systems. Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Providing guidance and training to junior team members. Completing necessary documentation and maintaining quality standards. Representing the company professionally while delivering exceptional customer service.For more information, contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and growing company. We look forward to hearing from you