Legionella Risk Assessor
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Position Overview & Specifications
With 20 years of leading industry experience, SMS Environmental Ltd provides vital water hygiene services to domestic and commercial sectors throughout the UK.
As a result of business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Legionella Risk Assessor to join our growing team in Scotland. You will help to deliver water system surveys and risk assessments to a variety of community based customers, working across a wide range of building types including individual residences and small offices to large schools, care homes and healthcare facilities. These roles are field-based and travel will be required as part of this role.
Please note: Travel will be a requirement of this role.
The Legionella Risk Assessors are responsible for:
- Ensuring customer and business compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274 part 2, BS 8580-1 and other relevant industry standards and guidance
- Promoting and supporting Health & Safety regulatory standards and practice at site and in our service delivery
- Problem solving /diagnosing faults within Plumbing Systems and making recommendations for maintenance and remedial work where appropriate
- Co-ordinating with the internal SMS Quality Control/Assurance team to ensure delivery of related documentation to regulatory standards
- Compiling accurate schematic diagrams of domestic water systems
The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate that they have:
- Demonstrable experience of the Water Hygiene Industry and/or conducting Risk Assessments (Essential)
- Approved Legionella Risk Assessor Qualification (eg: City & Guilds, BOHS, WMSoc) is desirable; certification can be arranged for an experienced candidate
- Competent working knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation and practice (Important)
- Strong IT skills, particularly within Apple applications (Essential)
There are some minimum requirements you will need to meet to be considered:
- Full UK Driving licence
- Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS check)
We are looking for Legionella Risk Assessors with the flexibility to deliver a high quality Customer Experience to our clients. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 22 days of paid annual leave a year and opportunities to progress within the team or throughout the wider business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Legionella Risk Assessment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legionella Risk Assessor roles across SMS Environmental Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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