Irrigation Specialist

CBW Staffing Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier facilities management service provider is seeking an experienced Irrigation Specialist to manage high-end residential sites around Canary Wharf, London. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000, requiring expertise in irrigation systems and maintenance. Key responsibilities include carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and fault-finding on irrigation systems. The ideal candidate will work independently across sites and have excellent problem-solving skills, alongside good communication abilities. Additional benefits include a travel allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

24 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Travel allowance of £160 per month

Private healthcare insurance

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Further training in irrigation

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Irrigation Engineer or Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and associated equipment.
• Ability to work independently and carry out reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all irrigation planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform spring start-ups and winterisation of irrigation systems.
• Diagnose system faults and ensure efficient operation.

Skills

Irrigation systems knowledge

Fault-finding

PPM maintenance

Customer-facing communication

Job description

Irrigation Specialist - FM Service Provider - London (Foot Mobile) - £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity to work for a long-established FM service provider based in London. CBW are currently recruiting for an Irrigation Specialist to cover 7 high-end residential sites, primarily around the Canary Wharf area.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working with irrigation systems, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, seasonal works, and fault-finding. In return, the company are willing to offer a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum (based on experience), 24 days Holiday + Bank Holiday, £160 per month travel allowance, Private healthcare insurance, company pension, overtime available and excellent further Irrigation and Specialist training.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday - 7:30 am - 17:00 pm
Friday - 07:30 am - 16:00 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out all irrigation PPM tasks across site portfolios.
• Spring start-ups and winterisation of irrigation systems.
• Reactive maintenance and fault-finding on irrigation systems.
• Carrying out repairs in the field, including emergency repairs during peak summer periods (e.g. deluge systems).
• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining valves, pipework, controllers, pumps, and associated irrigation components.
• Diagnosing system faults and restoring full service efficiently.
• Ensuring systems operate efficiently and in line with seasonal requirements.
• Completing detailed service reports and providing clear recommendations to clients and management.
• Working independently across multiple sites as a foot-mobile engineer.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Irrigation Engineer / Irrigation Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, controls, pipework, and associated equipment.
• Experience carrying out PPM, reactive maintenance, and repairs.
• Ability to fault-find and work independently.
• Good communication skills with a professional, customer-facing approach.
• Full understanding of seasonal irrigation requirements (spring start-ups and winter shutdowns).

If you are interested in this role, please contact Bailey White at CBW Staffing Solutions.