Here at Sodexo we are looking for a Water Quality Manager to join us a Manchester Foundations University Hospital. Reporting in the Mechanical Manager you will be responsible for the Operations and Maintenance Manager for the operation and maintenance of water and related plant, equipment and services within the full range of Trust properties.What you’ll doLiaise with IPC to ensure an up-to-date and compliant Water Safety Plan (WSP) through awareness and training.Act as the appointed Estates Responsible Person for Water in line with HTM 04, ensuring all key water safety roles (e.g. Capital and Competent Persons) are in place.Lead the Estates Water Safety Groups, chair meetings, and represent the Trust at partner and strategic WSGs, providing all required performance reports.Work with IPC to maintain an up-to-date and compliant Water Safety Plan (WSP), supported by effective training and awareness across the Trust.Audit, manage, and maintain full compliance with the WSP, ensuring all water safety-related records are accurate and acted upon.Support and manage Authorising Engineer (AE) audits, ensuring the AE appointment is in place and action plans are delivered accordingly.Oversee in-house compliance functions and lead on timely actions arising from Water Risk Assessments.In partnership with the Contracts Manager, manage water safety contracts and update technical specifications as needed.Provide expert advice on water safety issues, monitor and act on water sample results, and deliver specialist training programmes to meet compliance standards.What you’ll bringspecific training in Legionella (L8) and knowledge of HTM 04-01PFI & Healthcare Estates Experience.Knowledge of water distribution systems, installation requirements, design implications, drainage systems, microbiological contamination, infection control principles, aseptic techniques.Experience in a water DRP/RP roleExcellent understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations.Capable of managing difficult customer and stakeholder conversations in a complex PFI environment.What we offerYou will be rewarded with a salary of £45,000 - £50,000Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Contributory pension schemeA buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 3 days (FTE)volunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGERUnlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceThe Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
