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Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 20 - 22 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Glamorgan
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Legionella Tester (Water Hygiene)
Location: Port Talbot, Wales
Company: Solenis – Water Treatment Chemicals
Contract Type: Contract role – Inside IR35
Working Pattern: 4 days per week, 8 hours per day
Start date - 2026 January
Length of contract - 12 months initially
Role Overview
Solenis is seeking an experienced Legionella Tester to support water hygiene compliance at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot. This role is critical to ensuring the safe management of water systems in line with UK legislation and site-specific compliance standards. The successful candidate will work closely with site teams and Solenis water treatment specialists to deliver high-quality Legionella testing and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out routine Legionella sampling and temperature monitoring across domestic and process water systems
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Perform inspections and testing of cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, and associated assets
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Ensure compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274, and relevant UK water hygiene legislation
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Accurately complete sampling records, risk assessment documentation, and compliance reports
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Liaise with site management, engineering teams, and Solenis technical staff regarding findings and remedial actions
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Maintain strict adherence to site safety procedures, permits to work, and controlled access requirements
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Support audits and inspections within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
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Ensure samples are correctly labelled, stored, and dispatched to UKAS-accredited laboratories
Required Skills & Experience
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Proven experience carrying out Legionella testing within industrial or manufacturing environments
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Strong working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274 Parts 1–3, and water hygiene best practice
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Experience working on highly regulated or high-risk sites (e.g. manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, heavy industry)
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Competent in temperature monitoring, sampling techniques, and asset inspections
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High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting skills
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Ability to work independently while following strict procedures
Qualifications
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Legionella Control / Water Hygiene qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BOHS P901 or equivalent)
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Awareness of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work
Working Conditions
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On-site role at a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Port Talbot
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4 days per week, 8-hour days
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