Meet Our Team – Legionella Risk Assessor, Phil

Phil joined Dantek in 2006. He has worked his way through the company from a trainee water hygiene engineer to a lead consultant risk assessor.

Let’s get to know him.

Tell us about your role at Dantek?

I’m a legionella risk assessor and water hygiene technician. My role is varied which I love as one day I can be carrying out water hygiene tasks such as monitoring, and the next risk assessing industrial plant and cooling towers.

What 3 things do you enjoy most about what you do?

1. I really enjoy the travel side of my job. I’m not stuck in an office; I get to see the country and visit interesting sites and meet new people.

2. I love to learn new skills and improve my knowledge of the industry. Dantek provides a vast amount of training to all staff, and we always learn something new.

3. Building relationships with our customers can be great fun. Having worked at Dantek for so long, I look forward to revisiting my regular sites.

What do you enjoy the most about working at Dantek?

The people! The team is great, approachable, and full of knowledge. I’m a father of two young children, and the flexibility in the role is priceless. I am trusted in the work I do, and if I’m ever unsure about something, I never feel nervous about calling and asking another colleague or member of the management team for help.

Tell us about your proudest professional achievement.

Becoming a qualified legionella risk assessor. I started Dantek as a trainee water hygiene technician knowing nothing about the industry. I was originally working in a factory and needed a fresh challenge and change to my career path. Dantek made that happen.

What advice would you give to people looking to join Dantek?

Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself and try something new. Working outside your comfort zone can be scary, but if you are willing to learn, the team has your back and wants everyone to succeed.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Spending time with my two children, walking the dogs, going to the gym, and watching movies pretty much sums me up! Music is a massive part of my life (Again another great reason to work on the road! You get to listen to your own music all day)

Which of the Dantek core values resonates most with you and why?

Team Game! Everyone has each other’s back. This is a value that not only runs through Dantek but is one I also use in my personal life. We all need each other!