Job Description
We are recruiting a Water Hygiene Technical Assistant to deliver water hygiene services to our clients. You will be required to attend client sites ranging from marine vessels, yards, workshops, offices, and accommodation facilities, performing Water Hygiene Control Measures, including water quality sampling, system flushing, and temperature monitoring.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking someone who is scientifically minded and looking for a career within an exciting, diverse industry. You must have excellent customer service skills as you will liaise directly with our clients, vessel crews from various nationalities, and a wide range of staff, outside the organization and other individuals, in a professional manner. This is an exciting opportunity that provides full training.
Required skills and experience:
* Communicate verbally and in writing in a positive and productive manner to encourage others.
* Strong organizational and time management skills for managing workload.
* Scientifically minded; HNC/HND desirable but not essential.
* Works accurately and diligently with strong attention to detail.
* Allowance for regular on-call rota.
* Good problem identification and solving skills.
* Proficient in computer programs such as MS Office, including Excel, and data entry, and other company-specific software.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise directly with clients, vessel crews from varying nationalities, and a wide range of staff in a professional manner.
* A positive attitude towards teamwork.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Water Hygiene Technical Assistant to support the Microbiology Business Manager and H&H Technical Manager in delivering Water Hygiene services to clients. You will perform tasks at client sites using Intertek office as a base, working closely with all members of the H&H Team but also independently.
Key activities:
* Work closely with the Water Hygiene Coordinator for planning, attending client sites to perform Water Hygiene Control Measures such as water quality sampling, system flushing, temperature monitoring, showerhead & hose cleaning & disinfection, tank inspections, and tank cleaning & disinfection.
* Ensure all client Health & Safety regulations are followed when at the site and develop professional rapport with client contacts.
* Carry out sampling procedures following appropriate standards and in-house SOPs; training will be provided and audited. Complete Sample Request Forms and submit samples to our lab.
* Perform Legionella Control Measures following standards and SOPs; training will be provided and audited. Maintain site logbooks and populate the in-house database. Report any out-of-specification results or faults observed to the client via fault log and email.
* Conduct onsite testing and sampling where Metal Cutting Fluid is used, following SOPs; training will be provided and audited.
* Carry out Legionella Control Tasks at Intertek Aberdeen premises.
* Operate the Legionella Management Tool (LMT) Database to close out tasks, monitor data, provide initial feedback, generate trends for reports, and liaise with clients to provide login details and reset passwords.
* Occasionally deliver materials within the local area to support the Aberdeen operation.
* Coordinate holiday cover with the Water Hygiene Coordinator, including planning and quoting activities.
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We value diversity and thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are committed to making the world Ever Better by ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of products and services used by millions worldwide.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Development and career opportunities globally.
* Work in a highly motivated team and dynamic environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
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