Service Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Disability Confident accreditation

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK is seeking a dedicated Service Engineer to join the Water Consultancy & Equipment team in London. You will service water treatment equipment, conduct fault-finding, and produce clear service reports while travelling as required.

You'll work closely with colleagues, comply with health & safety regulations, and represent SOCOTEC professionally to clients. This role offers a path within a broad range of testing, inspection, and certification services.

Qualifications

• Good reporting and communication skills.
• Able to read equipment manuals and implement procedures.
• Carry out other works as deemed necessary for the business.
• Positive problem solving attitude.
• Must be able to travel around London and outskirts.

Responsibilities

• To carry out service of water treatment equipment such as softeners, RO units, ozone units, side stream filtration units, UV units, and dosing units including occasional water analysis and legionella screening.
• Conduct fault-finding and remedial works on water treatment equipment.
• Provide clear and detailed service and water treatment reports with follow-ups.
• Ensure service visits are completed within the allocated time.
• Present yourself in a professional manner to clients at all times.
• Work within Health & Safety legislation.
• Replace consumable spares as per maintenance schedules.
• Role includes travel, possible nights and weekend work.

Skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Manual reading

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Job description

• Business Unit: Water Consultancy and Equipment

Company Description

About Environment & Safety

SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges. We use industry-leading tools and science-based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Job Description

Are you interested in water consultancy & equipment? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Service Engineer as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated service engineer to join our environment & safety division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable and committed service engineer to join our team. As a member of the water consultancy & equipment team, it is key that you are able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as having the capabilities to work independently. Due to the nature of the job, travelling will be part of your day to day role.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• To carry out service of water treatment equipment such as softeners, reverse osmosis units, ozone units, side stream filtration units, UV units, and dosing units including occasional water analysis, sampling and legionella screening
• Conduct fault-finding and complete remedial works on water treatment equipment
• To provide clear and detailed service and water treatment reports, highlighting any problems or follow-ups required for further action
• To ensure that service visits are completed within the allocated time
• To present yourself in a professional manner to our clients at all times
• To work within the requirements of all current Health & Safety legislation
• To replace consumable spares as per the site maintenance schedules
• The role includes travelling away, possible nights and weekend work

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Good reporting and communication skills
• Being able to read equipment manuals and implement procedures detailed
• To carry out other works as deemed necessary for the good of the business
• A positive problem solving attitude
• Must be able to travel around London and outskirts

Additional Information

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.