Water Technician
The Hospital of St John and St ElizabethLondon
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth based in London. The advertised salary is Negotiable. Applications close on 2 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for an experienced Water Technician to join our Estates team and play a key role in maintaining a safe, reliable and effective hospital...
This is a key role focused on ensuring the safety, compliance and operational effectiveness of the hospital's water systems. Working within a busy healthcare environment, you will play a critical part in maintaining patient safety through effective water hygiene management and Legionella control.
As the Water Technician, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, monitoring and compliance of all water systems across the hospital estate. Acting as a designated Competent Person (Water), you will support the Water Safety Group and ensure compliance with legislation, healthcare guidance and best practice.
- Maintaining domestic hot and cold water systems, including tanks, calorifiers, booster pumps, TMVs and pipework.
- Carrying out water hygiene monitoring, temperature checks, flushing regimes, outlet descaling and disinfection.
- Managing reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance across the estate.
- Supporting the Water Safety Plan and Legionella compliance program
- Assisting with Legionella risk assessments and action management.
- Maintaining accurate compliance records using CAFM systems.
- Liaising with specialist contractors and water treatment providers.
- Participating in the Estates on-call rota.
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice
Essential: - We are looking for a skilled plumbing professional with a strong understanding of water hygiene and healthcare compliance.; - City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating or equivalent NVQ qualification.; - Legionella Awareness Training (City & Guilds, BOHS W3 or equivalent).; - Knowledge of HTM 04-01 and ACOP L8.; - Minimum three years' plumbing maintenance experience within a commercial or healthcare environment.; - Experience carrying out water hygiene monitoring and temperature logging.; - Strong knowledge of Legionella control, HSG274 and water safety requirements.; - Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate compliance records.; - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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