WSM Associates Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to add to our expanding team for a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician based in Cowes (Isle of Wight) with a salary range of £25,500 – £27,500 dependant on qualifications and experience, plus the opportunity for annual bonuses.
With sites in both Southampton and Cowes, a position within WSM Associates Ltd is varied and rewarding. The role of Trainee Water Hygiene Technician is key to our ongoing company development, assisting clients in all aspects of water hygiene, drinking water compliance and upholding our professional reputation.
The Role
Reporting daily to the Operations Manager, you will be trained to assist with key duties, ensuring the delivery of planned work on a wide variety of water systems. Working alongside skilled and supportive colleagues, you will undergo training both formally and in-house becoming an integral part of “keeping water at its best”.
As a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician, you will be assisting with –
- Water quality sampling, including field measurements
- Water hygiene monitoring and servicing assets where required, including TMV maintenance.
- Cleaning and disinfection of storage cisterns
- Repair & installation of new supply pipework.
- Commissioning of newly laid water pipelines
As a Trainee Water Hygiene Technician, you will have the following expertise and attributes –
Essential
- Full driving licence would be advantageous
- Willingness to learn and become part of the WSM team
- Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, internally and externally
- Must undertake and pass a “fitness for work” assessment in order to carry out site based works
- Positive attitude and work ethic
- Good Standard of maths and english at GCSE Level
Desirable
- A national water hygiene EUSR card, CSCS card, DBS check and confined space training are desirable but not essential.
- Practical experience in the water hygiene sector or legionella services. However, for a candidate with the right attitude and enthusiasm we will provide the required training
- NVQ or equivalent within plumbing industry and relevant experience
- Experience with IT systems and use of computers would be advantageous
Benefits
- A competitive basic salary, based on qualifications and experience.
- 40 hour work week – Monday to Friday, with the opportunity of overtime when needed.
- 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Increasing by 1 day per year of employment, up to a maximum of 25 days
- Option to join the auto-enrolment pension scheme.
- All PPE and company workwear will be supplied.
- Annual pay/review process.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
What to expect from your recruitment?
- You will be required to provide a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, identity and employment referencing checks as part of receiving your employment offer from WSM.