Trainee Legionella Risk Assessor

There may also be opportunity for international travel. The role requires working in a range of different types of buildings including hospitals, commercial settings, schools and public buildings.

No previous industry experience is required. Our ideal candidate is someone with the right attitude, analytical mindset and willingness to learn.

This is primarily a field based role suited to someone who thrives in a technical environment, enjoys solving problems, has an eye for detail, and takes pride in producing high quality work.

What You Will Do

• Carry out Legionella risk assessments in accordance with industry guidance including BS8580-1.
• Inspect hot and cold water systems across a range of commercial, healthcare, educational and industrial sites.
• Produce detailed risk assessment reports and provide clear recommendations to clients.
• Identify compliance issues and advise on appropriate remedial actions.
• Working alongside experienced consultants and authorising engineers while completing your training.
• Travelling to client sites with some overnight stays where required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, compliance and quality standards.

Who You Are

You are a motivated professional who brings a practical, solutions focused mindset. You will ideally have:

• Experience of report writing.
• A degree (or equivalent qualification), preferably in a scientific, engineering or environmental discipline.
• A genuine interest in science and engineering.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.
• Confidence communicating with clients and colleagues.
• Motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A high level of attention to detail and accountability.
• The ability to manage priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to doing things the right way.
• Knowledge of water systems or the built environment is advantageous but not essential.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

What We'll Provide

• Full training towards becoming a competent Legionella Risk Assessor.
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced Consultants and Authorising Engineers (Water).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A varied role working across healthcare, commercial and public sector environments.
• Centralised hotel booking for business travel and overnight stays.
• A supportive team committed to developing your career.

Benefits

• Annual leave increasing with length of service, up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Company car and fuel card provided.
• All equipment required to carry out the role effectively, including risk assessment tools, laptop, tablet and mobile phone.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.