Irrigation Specialist

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

Job summary

An established FM service provider in London is seeking an experienced Irrigation Specialist to manage irrigation systems across several high-end residential sites. The role includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and seasonal works. Candidates should have strong knowledge of irrigation systems and experience in fault-finding. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000, a monthly travel allowance, private healthcare, and ongoing technical training.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Private healthcare

Further technical training

Company pension

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Irrigation Engineer or Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and fault-find.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all irrigation PPM tasks.
• Perform reactive maintenance and fault-finding.
• Inspect and maintain valves, pumps, and irrigation components.

Skills

Experience with irrigation systems

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Irrigation Specialist – FM Service Provider – London (Foot Mobile) – £45,000 to £50,000

An exciting opportunity to work for an established FM service provider based in London. CBW are currently recruiting for an Irrigation Specialist to cover seven 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 offers a competitive salary, travel allowance, private healthcare, and further technical training.

Package & Working Hours

• £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
• £160 per month travel allowance
• Working hours:
  • 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
  • 07:30 – 16:00 Friday
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare insurance
• Overtime available
• Further irrigation and technical training
• Company pension

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 Alex Denton at CBW Staffing Solutions