About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.
About the role
The Water Systems Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and repair of hot and cold-water systems in accordance with established regulations and standards. This role involves tasks such as collecting water samples, disinfecting storage tanks, servicing TMVs, conducting legionella risk assessments, and removing dead legs.
Reports to: Group Portfolio Asset Director
Key duties and responsibilities
* Undertake maintenance and monitoring tasks on hot and cold-water systems in accordance with; ACoP L8, HSG 274, HTM 04 01, Water Regulations
* Take water samples and submit to UKAS accredited laboratories
* Cleaning and disinfecting of cold-water storage tanks.
* TMV Service & fail-safe testing
* To carry out legionella risk assessments & reviews.
* Removal of dead legs.
Skills and attributes
* Demonstrate ability to work alone in a multi-site capacity, working to strict quality control systems and operational procedures.
* Demonstrate proficiency in basic IT applications- MS Word, Excel and utilisation of electronic capture systems.
* Full driving license essential.
* Good communication skills.
* Able to organise workload in line with the company’s requirement
* Demonstrate previous experience in the water treatment industry.
* Demonstrate working knowledge of respective legislation and guidance material (ACoP L8 HTM 0401 Water regulations, BS8580)
Education and qualification
* Hold a legionella recognised qualification (City & Guilds / WMSoc)
Supplementary information
The Water Systems Maintenance Technician role includes opportunities for overtime and occasional overnight stays, with hotel accommodation and meals provided. A company van is also supplied for work-related travel.
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