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Water Hygiene and Legionella Specialists Wanted

Subcontract and self-employed work for water hygiene technicians through our wider partner network.

For engineers and trades only. This page is about joining our wider partner network as a self-employed subcontractor. It is not a customer service: this website's customer services are commercial gas work only. Customers looking for a gas engineer should see our gas services or call 0208 935 5572.

If you are a self-employed water hygiene technician looking for subcontract work, you can apply to join our wider partner network. Work is offered job by job when it matches your skills and area. There is no set number of jobs and no guaranteed income.

Typical scope of work

  • Legionella risk assessments
  • Temperature monitoring and flushing
  • Tank inspections and disinfection
  • Record keeping to ACOP L8

What you need to apply

  • Legionella training (City & Guilds or similar)
  • Risk assessment experience for assessors
  • Public liability insurance

Exact requirements depend on each job. Documents are checked on the partner portal.

Where work comes up

Our own gas engineers cover London around the clock, including areas such as Barking and Dagenham, Sutton, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Lewisham. Partner network jobs can be anywhere in the UK; you choose how far you travel.

Questions from water hygiene technicians

Can technicians without assessor experience apply?

Yes, for monitoring and flushing work. Risk assessments need assessor experience.

Do I need my own sampling kit?

Only for sampling work. Tell us what you have.

Apply to our wider partner network

Applications are handled on a separate partner portal. You will upload your qualifications and insurance there so they can be checked. Applying does not guarantee work or income.

Apply as a water hygiene technician

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