ABOUT YOU

We are seeking someone who is scientifically minded and is looking for a career within an exciting, diverse industry. You must have excellent customer service skills as you will be required to liaise directly with our clients, vessel crews from varying nationalities and a wide range of staff, outside the organisation and other individuals, in a professional manner. This is an exciting opportunity that provides Full training.

Required skills and experience:

• Communicate verbally and in writing in a positive and productive manner to encourage others
• Strong organisational and time management skills for their workload
• Scientifically minded, HNC/HND desirable but not essential
• Works accurately and diligently with strong attention to detail
• Allowance for regular on-call rota
• Good problem identification and solving skills
• Proficient in computer programs such as MS Office including Excel, and data entry, and other company-specific software
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to liaise directly with clients, vessel crews from varying nationalities and a wide range of staff, outside the organisation and other individuals in a professional manner
• A positive attitude to teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Water Hygiene Technical Assistant to support the Microbiology Business Manager and H&H Technical Manager in delivering Water Hygiene services to clients. You will be required to perform tasks at client sites using Intertek office as a base. You will work closely with all members of the H&H Team but be able to work independently.

Key activities:

• Working closely with the Water Hygiene Coordinator for planning purposes, attending client sites performing Water Hygiene Control Measures; water quality sampling, system flushing, temperature monitoring, showerhead & hose clean & disinfect, tank inspections and tank clean and disinfects
• Client sites range from marine vessels, yards, workshops, offices, and accommodation facilities, ensure all client Health & Safety regulations are followed when at the site and develop professional rapport with client contacts
• Sampling procedures will be carried out following appropriate standards and inhouse standard operating procedures, training will be given and audited. Sample Request Forms to be completed with submission of samples at our lab
• Legionella Control Measures will be carried out following appropriate standards and in-house standard operating procedures, training will be given and audited. Completion of site logbooks and population of in-house database. Any out of specification results or faults observed must be reported to the client via fault log and by e-mail.
• Some onsite testing and sampling may be required at locations where Metal Cutting Fluid is used following in-house standard operating procedures, training will be given and audited.
• As above, carry out Legionella Control Tasks for Intertek Aberdeen premises
• Operate the Legionella Management Tool (LMT) Database to close out tasks, monitor data, supply initial feedback, generate trends for use in reports. Liaise with client to supply login details, reset passwords
• Occasionally deliver materials as required in the local area to facilitate the smooth running of the Aberdeen operation
• As the role involves close working with the Water Hygiene Coordinator some holiday cover may require additional planning and quoting activities

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.