Legionella Risk Assessor (Water Hygiene)

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom, with regular travel across Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading, London, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, and surrounding areas. The role involves frequent on-site inspections.

Company

hirify.global provides testing, inspection, certification, software, and advisory services focused on safety, security, and sustainability.

What you will do

• Conduct Legionella Risk Assessments at commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and public-sector customer sites.
• Inspect water systems, identify risks and compliance gaps, and provide professional recommendations.
• Collect site data, maintain accurate inspection records, and document field samples for laboratory submission.
• Coordinate site visits with customers and maintain strong client relationships.
• Maintain, calibrate, and manage inspection equipment in line with compliance requirements.
• Support new team members, continuous improvement, and high standards of health, safety, quality, and customer service.

Requirements

• P901 Legionella Risk Assessment Qualification or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience conducting Legionella Risk Assessments.
• Strong understanding of water hygiene and Legionella control practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied site schedule.
• Full UK driving licence and excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Fluent English and the right to work in the UK at the time of application are required. Visa applications and future sponsorship are not supported.

Nice to have

• Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Experience working in UKAS-accredited environments.
• Additional environmental, water hygiene, fire risk, or compliance-related qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, long-term opportunity with career progression prospects.
• Annual paid leave, private healthcare, and a pension plan.
• Annual bonus with a target payout of 5% of base salary.
• Access to ULS University, continuous learning, and career development support.
• Two paid volunteering days each year and flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.