New water specialist joins Acorn Safety

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The former duty manager of a local swimming pool has become the latest recruit to the legionella team at our growing Northampton-based health and safety consultancy.

Acorn Safety Services has appointed Richard Gent as a trainee legionella consultant. The new position has already seen him take part in monthly temperature monitoring, legionella sampling, and quarterly outlet descaling.

Richard’s previous experience with water safety in the leisure industry at the swimming pool has given him a solid foundation for the role.

The water specialist said: “The company has been very supportive and extremely welcoming to me. I enjoy the responsibility of ensuring everything is completed to company standards and promptly, whilst having the freedom to plan my work day.”

Richard is one of four new water specialist additions to the Legionella team this year at Acorn Safety Services; with the recruits including a Legionella Manager and Legionella Consultant.

Acorn Safety Services has grown significantly over the last couple of years, expanding the team threefold and moving to a bigger office.

Operations Director, Zeynep Guzelkasap, said: “Richard’s water knowledge has already set him in good stead for his new role. He has slotted in well to the Legionella team and is keen to learn, which means his skills are advancing rapidly.

“Demand for our legionella services continues to grow and we are delighted to be able to expand the team to meet that need and better serve our customers.”

For further information about Acorn Safety Services visit www.acornhealthandsafety.co.uk or call 01604 930380.


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