About the Role
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As a Water Technician within our Maidstone branch you will be working across NHS and mental health buildings. The main role will be to visit NHS sites, and undertake tasks ensuring water compliance with all relevant Legionella legislation and regulations. Mears Kent FM Branch operate over two NHS Trusts - KCHFT & KMPT, there will be a requirement to work in active ward settings including mental health wards.
1. 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.
2. Carry out basic building and system surveys in relation to water compliance.
3. Carry out Potable water sampling for Legionella/TVC when applicable.
4. Carry out cleaning and disinfection of cold-water storage tanks - training can be provided.
5. Carry out servicing and maintenance of thermostatic mixing valves.
6. Maintenance and recording of all data in site logbooks.
7. Production of job reports and certificates.
8. Production of simple line diagrams.
9. Customer Liaison and feedback.
10. To act at all times in accordance with Mears Group Policies, Processes and systems.
11. Compliance with ISO9001, 14001 and 18001 at all times.
12. Support and participate in the continuous improvement of the Water Hygiene function.
13. To be willing to operate Mears IT systems.
Role Criteria:
14. City & Guilds Legionella Awareness Training
15. Experience of working to the latest industry standards.
16. Familiar with domestic/commercial water systems, layout and operation.
17. Ability to use industry related tablet software.
18. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
19. Organised and logical approach to work, with a strong work ethic.
20. Experience of working within a social housing / facilities management environment.
21. 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.