Field Service Engineer (Waste Water / Maintenance)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in South West England seeks an experienced Field Service Engineer specializing in waste water systems. This role involves servicing and maintaining a variety of installations, attending breakdowns, and ensuring reliable operation of equipment. Competitive salary range of £40,000 - £45,000, company van provided along with other benefits. Ideal candidates have experience with sewage treatment and pumping stations and possess a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Company Van

Overtime opportunities

Tools Provided

Pension plan

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with off-mains drainage or packaged pumping stations is required.
• Familiarity with control systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain waste water treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Attend breakdown call-outs and rectify issues.
• Commission new systems according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Complete digital job sheets with necessary details.
• Travel across the South West to client sites.

Skills

Experience with sewage treatment plants

Experience with pumping stations

Strong knowledge of drainage systems

Ability to work independently

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Waste Water / Maintenance)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Company Van + Overtime + Tools Provided + Pension + Company Benefits

South West England

Are you an experienced Waste Water Field Service Engineer with a background in sewage treatment plants and pumping stations, looking to join a growing company offering a varied, hands‑on role across the South West?

On offer is the opportunity to join a friendly team, carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs, and fault finding on a wide range of waste water systems. You will work on everything from single domestic systems to large commercial installations, providing a diverse and technically interesting workload.

On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the business. You will be attending planned service visits and reactive call‑outs, representing the business professionally on site and reporting back to the office using digital job sheets. Wherever possible, the business prioritises first‑time fixes and long‑term, reliable solutions for clients.

This role would suit an experienced field service engineer with strong knowledge of leading manufacturers' systems and packaged pumping stations, looking for stability and long‑term progression within a growing business.

The Role:

• Service, maintain and repair waste water treatment plants, pumping stations, pumps, air compressors, and associated equipment
• Attend reactive breakdown call‑outs, fault finding and rectifying issues to restore systems to full operation
• Commission new systems in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Carry out refurbishment and repair works on existing installations
• Complete digital job sheets, including photographs, parts used, and further work recommendations
• Work independently or as part of a team as required
• Travel across the South West to client sites

The Person:

• Experience working with off‑manns drainage, sewage treatment plants, or pumping stations
• Experience with packaged pumping stations and control systems
• Full UK Driving Licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Waste Water Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Sewage Treatment, Pump Stations, Off‑Mains Drainage, Wastewater, Dorset, South West, Klargester, WPL, Pumping Stations

Reference Number: BBBH23304

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.