SMS Environmental Ltd

Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer

SMS Environmental Ltd

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £25,000 per year

Job Level

Entry 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

Requirements

  • Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues
  • Is willing to learn, take guidance, and build confidence working both independently and as part of a team
  • Can manage their time well and follow instructions
  • Holds a full UK driving licence (or is working towards one, if applicable)
  • Is able to pass Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (Enhanced DBS check)
Benefits
  • 37.5 hours per week – 8am–4pm (Monday–Friday)
  • Paid overtime available
  • 22 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, with an extra day for your birthday after 2 years’ service
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
planned preventative maintenancewater samplingwater flushingwater disinfectingchemical treatmentremedial workstank cleaningchlorination
Soft Skills
clear communicationprofessionalismwillingness to learnteamworktime managementfollowing instructions
Certifications
full UK driving licenceEnhanced DBS check