Remedial Plumber

Mitie; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Variety of client environments

Safety, quality & innovation

Job summary

Marlowe Environmental Services (part of Mitie) is seeking a Water Engineer to support water treatment and hygiene services across client sites in Edinburgh. You will ensure systems remain safe, compliant and efficient, with responsibilities across site-work, documentation and on-site leadership where required.

We look for hands-on experience in water treatment or hygiene, knowledge of industry standards, strong problem-solving, and IT confidence to use mobile apps and digital reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in water treatment, water hygiene, or related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., BSRIA BG29/BG50) or specialist water systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and client-facing skills.
• IT confidence to use mobile apps and digital reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out water treatment and hygiene tasks in line with company procedures and current legislation
• Complete allocated work within agreed timescales, ensuring high-quality standards
• Accurately record and submit job documentation in real time via electronic systems
• Act as lead engineer or responsible person on-site where required
• Maintain strong Health & Safety standards for yourself, colleagues, and clients

Skills

Water treatment

Water hygiene

Engineering

Problem solving

IT skills

Client-facing

Tools

Mobile apps

Digital reporting systems

Job description

Title: Water EngineerWorking hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)

At Marlowe Environmental Services (part of Mitie), our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place where you can thrive and be your best every day. We are looking for a Water Engineer to support the delivery of water treatment and hygiene services across our client sites, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant, and efficient. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in water hygiene, treatment, or commercial plumbing to join a growing and supportive business.

Role Responsibilities

• -Carry out water treatment and hygiene tasks in line with company procedures and current legislation
• -Complete allocated work within agreed timescales, ensuring high-quality standards
• -Accurately record and submit job documentation in real time via electronic systems
• -Act as lead engineer or responsible person on-site where required
• -Maintain strong Health & Safety standards for yourself, colleagues, and clients

What We're Looking For

• -Experience in water treatment, water hygiene, or related engineering discipline
• -Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. BSRIA BG29/BG50) or specialist water systems
• -Strong problem-solving, organisational, and client-facing skills
• -IT confident - able to use mobile apps and digital reporting systems

Additional Requirements

• -Full UK Driving Licence
• -Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• -Strong timekeeping and work ethic
• -Willingness to undergo DBS and security clearance checks where required

Desirable Specialist SkillsExperience or accreditation in one or more of the following:

• -Engineered water plant servicing and installation
• -Pre-commission cleaning of closed water systems
• -Cold water storage tank systems (e.g. sectional fibreglass tanks)
• -Commercial plumbing within regulated environments

What's in it for you?

• -Competitive salary package
• -Ongoing training and development opportunities
• -Opportunity to work across a variety of client environments
• -Be part of a growing organisation focused on safety, quality, and innovation