Electrical Installation Engineer

Freedom Leisure; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure company is seeking an experienced Senior Pool Maintenance Engineer in Heybridge, UK. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing pool systems and maintaining high standards in service. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, a full UK driving license, and be able to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary, tools, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive senior-level salary

Work vehicle provided

Tools and equipment provided

Stability with a long-standing client base

Autonomy suited to a senior engineer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in pool maintenance, servicing, repairs, and refurbishments.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Excellent fault-finding ability across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex maintenance visits and seasonal openings.
• Troubleshoot and repair pool-related systems.
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced team members.

Skills

Pool maintenance experience

Fault-finding ability

Independent work

Understanding of hydraulics

Management of workload

Education

ISPE qualifications

Job description

Senior Pool Maintenance Engineer

An experienced engineer seeks a role where their expertise is respected and work remains varied, technical and rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex maintenance visits, seasonal openings/closings and advanced diagnostics
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, filters, heaters, dosing systems, ASHPs and automation, and leak detection
• Service and fault‑find on automatic pool cover systems, saunas & steam rooms
• Support engineering projects such as plant‑room upgrades, refurbishments and equipment modernisation
• Uphold and enhance the high standards associated with Mermaid Leisure Ltd
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience in pool maintenance, servicing, repairs and refurbishments
• Looking for long‑term employment with our company
• ISPE qualifications
• Excellent eye for quality workmanship
• Strong in managing own workload for maximum efficiency
• Experience with automatic pool covers
• Some experience fitting pool liners
• Strong, practical understanding of pool hydraulics, filtration, heating and water chemistry
• Excellent fault‑finding ability across mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• Adaptable and able to cope well with seasonal pressure
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong ability to work independently and represent the company at a senior level
• Experience with pool refurbishments
• Capable of learning software at a good rate (training given)
• Able to provide references on request

Highly Beneficial

• Experience leading maintenance projects or overseeing refurbishments
• Any other industry accreditations, specialist manufacturer training, or relevant training

Benefits

• Competitive senior‑level salary
• Work vehicle for business use, tools and equipment provided
• A well‑respected and stable company with a long‑standing client base
• The chance to work on premium domestic pool systems, not volume‑based maintenance
• Autonomy and trust suited to a senior engineer