Field-Based Plumbing Remedial Engineer - Water Hygiene Expert

SMS Environmental; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company iPad

Mobile phone

Uniform, tools, PPE provided

Modern van + fuel card

Training programme

Private Medical Care

Job summary

SMS Environmental is seeking a Plumbing Remedial Engineer to join our field-based team covering Reading and the wider UK. The role offers a base salary of £32,000–£38,000 with OTE, overtime and bonus opportunities.

You will carry out safe plumbing works, perform water testing and tank disinfection, and report conditions to Account Managers. Travel to London is occasional, with training and career growth supported by a strong values-led culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Plumbing.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Willing to travel – occasional travel to London.
• Minimum 2 years' plumbing experience, ideally within the water hygiene industry.
• Ability to pass Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS).
• Confident working independently and safely on-site.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Basic IT knowledge - using iPads and digital reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing works safely and efficiently, following SMS Method Statements.
• Undertake water testing, sampling, and tank disinfection alongside Water Treatment Engineers.
• Identify non-compliances and report system conditions to Account Managers.
• Use Opuz software and your company iPad to complete accurate reports.
• Support the development of new plumbers and share your knowledge.
• Uphold the highest health and safety standards across every task.
• You'll be trusted to take ownership of your work - and you'll always know help is just a call away when you need it.

Skills

Driving Licence

Independent on-site work

Health & safety awareness

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Basic IT (iPad)

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing

Job description

SMS Environmental is seeking a Plumbing Remedial Engineer to join our field-based team covering Reading and the wider UK. The role offers a base salary of £32,000–£38,000 with OTE, overtime and bonus opportunities.

You will carry out safe plumbing works, perform water testing and tank disinfection, and report conditions to Account Managers. Travel to London is occasional, with training and career growth supported by a strong values-led culture.