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Water Technician

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London, NW8 9NH Depending on experience Closing Date: 02 November 2026 Permanent - Full time
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Summary: We are looking for an experiencedWater Technicianto join our Estates team and play a key role in maintaining a safe, reliable and effective hospital environment.
Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Water Technician The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 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 environment. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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 Details Date posted 21 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0263-26-0457 Job locations 60 Grove End Road St John’s Wood London NW8 9NH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Experience 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 &
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #5470
  • Employer: NHS Jobs
  • Location: The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London, NW8 9NH
  • Closing Date: 02 November 2026
  • Contract: Permanent - Full time
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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