Water Treatment Engineer
SMS Environmental Ltd
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £38,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- You’ll be out on the road, visiting a variety of client sites — from hospitals and schools to commercial and industrial settings — making sure their water systems are compliant, clean, and safe.
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), sampling, flushing, disinfecting, and chemical treatment of water systems
- Performing remedial works, tank cleans, and chlorination
- Ensuring compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, and other water hygiene regulations
- Recording and reporting site activities accurately using company systems
- Spotting and reporting system issues before they become bigger problems
- Representing SMS Environmental professionally with clients on-site
- Supporting and mentoring newer engineers as part of a collaborative team
Requirements
- Has proven experience in water hygiene, treatment, or Legionella control
- Understands water hygiene legislation and best practice
- Communicates clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues
- Works well independently and manages time effectively
- Holds a City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in Water Hygiene
- Has a full UK driving licence
- Ability to pass Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (Enhanced DBS check)
Benefits
- 22 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, with an extra day for your birthday after 2 years’ service
- Paid overtime available
- Company iPad & Mobile Phone
- Brand new uniform, equipment, tool bag & PPE
- Modern, fully serviced company van with a business fuel card
- Trade cards for quick access to new supplies
- City & Guilds Affiliated Training Programme – we invest in your professional growth
- Private medical care or alternative cash plan after 2 years’ service
- Enhanced sick, maternity & paternity leave
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discount scheme – save up to £240/month on food & groceries
- Core Values Champions Rewards – quarterly peer nominations with vouchers
- Annual development & review process – because we believe in your progression
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
water hygienewater treatmentLegionella controlplanned preventative maintenancesamplingflushingdisinfectingchemical treatmentremedial workschlorination
Soft Skills
communicationtime managementindependencementoringcollaborationproblem-solvingprofessionalism
Certifications
City & Guilds qualification in Water HygieneEnhanced DBS check