Can You Recognise Legionnaires Disease? Legionnaires’ disease is a severe and potentially life-threatening respiratory illness caused by the Legionella bacteria. In the UK, businesses are legally required to maintain water facilities to prevent the growth and spread of Legionella, and Albion Water Treatment is here to support companies in achieving Legionella compliance. Understanding the signs […]
Lawrence is an experienced water treatment professional with extensive hands-on experience working across commercial and industrial water systems, including hot and cold water services, closed systems, and associated plant.
He is knowledgeable in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of water systems, with a strong focus on compliance, risk reduction, and best practice in the control of Legionella bacteria. Lawrence is experienced in routine testing, temperature monitoring, flushing regimes, and supporting remedial works where required.
Known for his practical and methodical approach, Lawrence works closely with clients and site teams to ensure systems are managed safely, efficiently, and in line with current legislation and guidance.
Lawrence brings a dependable and professional attitude to his role and is committed to maintaining high standards of water hygiene and customer service.
Hitesh Ruparell is a seasoned business manager with a strong foundation in information technology and organisational leadership. With a career rooted in tech operations and strategic planning, Hitesh has developed expertise in driving business outcomes by aligning IT solutions with broader organisational goals.
Hitesh’s professional journey began in IT, where he built practical experience managing infrastructure, systems, and technology projects. His technical background has provided him with a deep understanding of how digital tools and processes can empower teams, streamline operations, and enhance performance across various functions.
Today, as a business manager, Hitesh combines his IT insight with strong leadership and operational skills to support growth, efficiency, and innovation. Known for his analytical approach and problem-solving abilities, he works closely with stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions and ensure technology investments support long-term strategy.
Hitesh is also actively involved in community and professional networks, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across his professional circles. He continues to develop both his technical and managerial capabilities while championing positive organisational change.
Having completed Batchelor’s degree in Geography & Geology in 1990 then undertook a Masters Degree in Environmental Science at Brunel University London in 1995.
Joining a US firm Midland Research Laboratories headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas USA John completed further training including work experience both in the UK and USA. Starting as a service engineer John has served an apprenticeship in the field second to none. It is this practicality and diversity in engineering excellence supplemented by further courses including boiler chemistry and cooling tower engineering that gives Albion the technical edge and know how to complete and master any challenge they face.
John augmented his understanding of the legal aspects of compliance by completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Westminster University in 2001.
John has been an Authorising Engineer (water) for a UK NHS Trust and has many years’ experience resolving Legionella issues within healthcare estates including critical care settings.
Johns industry experience is expansive and includes petrochemical, process manufacturing, food and beverage as well as hospitality & healthcare.
Jon has strengthened and cemented this knowledge through participation and membership of the following:
John served for 16 years in the Reserves (Army) both in Royal Regiment of Artillery and Infantry where his specialisms included training to be a patrol medic. It is the qualities learned and ethos instilled that provides Albion with a can do approach.
Albion are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Water treatment engineer with 20 years’ experience working on industrial plant and water systems including steam boilers and cooling towers.
Alex is fully conversant with steam boiler operation, Cooling towers closed system operation and chemistry.
A graphic designer by training Alex has used these core skills in his status as a qualified Legionella Risk assessor in the surveying and production of detailed system schematics. Alex holds competencies in both testing and monitoring of water systems. Alex is a member of the water management society.
Alex who hails from South Africa is proud to have served his national service in an armoured regiment of the South African Defence Forces.
Harvey is a time served mechanical engineer and qualified Legionella risk assessor having completed many water treatment and Legionella courses over the 15 years he has served in the water treatment industry. Harvey is a member of the Water Management Society. Harvey has a wealth of experience as a maintenance and disinfection engineer tasked with overseeing compliance in terms of current legislation to maintain safe water systems.
A former Army Infantry reservist Harvey served in the Royal Green Jackets and latterly the Rifles deploying on exercises around the world in a fascinating career spanning some 20 years.
Michaela carries out our office support and account’s function. A graduate of the University of Ostrava, Czech Republic. Michaela holds a Masters degree in Maths.
Duncan joined Albion in 2023 with over 11 years’ experience undertaking a wide range of water treatment duties. Duncan has completed the Swimming Pools Operator course and has a wealth of knowledge in the care and treatment of these systems. He has completed many water treatment and Legionella courses in the course of his career and continues to develop his acquired skills.
Duncan is also a former Army reservist.