Imperial - Water Technician

Role: Water Technician

Bring your technical or maintenance experience to CBRE Health & Care and develop your career within the specialist Water team supporting one of London’s largest and most complex acute healthcare estates.

With the right foundations and ambition, you’ll have the opportunity to develop practical Water Safety expertise and work towards recognised Competent Person (Water) status, with training, competency development and support from experienced Water specialists.

Role Purpose:

The Water Technician is responsible for delivering planned water hygiene maintenance activities and supporting the safe operation of water systems across the Trust estate in accordance with:

• Trust Water Safety Plan
• HTM 04-01
• ACOP L8
• HSG274
• Local procedures and safe systems of work

The role focuses on the consistent delivery of routine compliance tasks, accurate record keeping, identification of defects and risks, and completion of low-complexity remedial activities.

Working under the direction of the Water Services Supervisor and Authorised Person (Water), the postholder will follow approved procedures to ensure all activities are completed safely, accurately, and within required timescales.

The Water Technician will undertake training and competency assessments to achieve and maintain appointment as a Competent Person (Water) and will play an important role in supporting patient safety through effective compliance management and water hygiene practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Water Hygiene Compliance & Maintenance
• Carry out planned water hygiene maintenance activities in line with approved schedules and procedures.
• Complete routine inspections, monitoring, and testing activities, including:
• Water temperature monitoring
• Outlet flushing
• Shower inspections and maintenance
• Water tank inspections
• Sentinel outlet checks
• Water quality monitoring activities as directed
• Ensure all compliance activities are completed within required frequencies and statutory timescales.
• Maintain compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Inspection, Reporting & Remedial Works
• Identify and report defects, abnormalities, risks, or compliance concerns identified during inspections.
• Undertake low-complexity remedial works within the limits of training and competency.
• Complete minor repairs and corrective actions associated with water hygiene compliance.
• Support higher-level remedial activities carried out by senior team members or specialist contractors.
• Verify completion of remedial works and ensure all associated records are updated accurately.
• Escalate issues that fall outside personal competency or authority levels.

Competency & Training:

• Successfully complete all training and competency assessments required to achieve and maintain appointment as a Competent Person (Water).
• Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and refresher programmes.
• Adhere to all safe working practices, SOPs, and RAMS.
• Documentation & Compliance Management
• Complete compliance documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Record maintenance and inspection activities using CAFM and digital compliance management systems.
• Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with Trust and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit activities through accurate and up-to-date record keeping.

Contractor & Stakeholder Support:

• Support specialist contractors carrying out water-related activities on site.
• Provide site access, escorting, and operational support where required.
• Report contractor concerns, unsafe practices, or quality issues to management.
• Communicate defects, compliance concerns, and operational issues clearly and promptly.
• Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
• Participate in team meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and best practice development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support safe and effective water management across the estate.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
• Relevant trade, maintenance, engineering, or technical qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience carrying out planned maintenance, inspections, or compliance activities within:
• Healthcare environments
• Facilities Management (FM)
• Building Services
• Engineering maintenance operations
• Willingness to undertake training and competency assessments to become an appointed Competent Person (Water).

Person Specification:

• Technical & Compliance
• Good understanding of safe working practices.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, SOPs, and RAMS.
• Awareness of water hygiene compliance requirements and regulatory standards.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance.
• Administrative & IT Skills
• Good record-keeping and administrative capabilities.
• Ability to accurately complete compliance documentation.
• Competent in the use of:
• Handheld devices
• Tablets
• CAFM systems
• Digital maintenance and compliance platforms
• Personal Attributes
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to established procedures.
• Reliable, organised, and methodical approach to work.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, compliance, and patient wellbeing.
• Positive attitude towards learning and professional development.