Service Engineer - Water Treatment

OSS; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable water hygiene company in the South East is seeking a motivated Service Engineer. This field-based role involves delivering water hygiene and treatment services, ensuring compliance and efficiency on-site. Ideal candidates will have experience in water systems, a full UK driving license, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and training opportunities within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Access to a company van and fuel card

Bonus scheme

Long service awards

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' practical site experience required.
• Familiar with HSG274 and ACOP L8 (training can be provided).
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform water hygiene and treatment tasks like sampling and cleans.
• Support commissioning of water treatment equipment.
• Produce accurate reports and maintain communication with clients.

Skills

Water hygiene knowledge

Good organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Plumbing and/or electrical qualifications

Job description

Service Engineer - Water Hygiene & Treatment

Location: (Field-Based) South East

Our client, a well-established specialist within the water treatment and water hygiene industry, is seeking a motivated and dynamic Service Engineer to join their growing operations team. With over 30 years' industry expertise, they are known for delivering high‑quality services to a wide range of clients across London and the South.

The Role

In this field‑based role, you'll be responsible for delivering a range of water hygiene and treatment services to clients across London and the South. You'll work on a variety of sites, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and running efficiently, while representing the business with professionalism and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out water hygiene and treatment tasks such as water sampling, temperature monitoring, tank cleans, disinfections, and showerhead descaling.
• Undertaking closed system testing and supporting the commissioning of specialist water treatment equipment.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with current legislation, Health & Safety standards, and company procedures.
• Producing accurate reports and maintaining clear communication with both clients and the operations team.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers to share knowledge and best practice.
• Identifying additional remedial works or service opportunities to add value for clients.

About You

• Experienced in water hygiene and/or treatment, with knowledge of systems such as water softeners, chlorine dioxide units, UV systems, or dosing plant (desirable).
• Familiar with HSG274 and ACOP L8 (training can be provided).
• Ideally holding plumbing and/or electrical qualifications, though not essential.
• A strong communicator with good organisational skills and computer literacy (Word, Outlook).
• A flexible and reliable team player with at least 2 years' practical site experience.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Access to a company van and fuel card
• Bonus scheme & long service awards
• Training and career progression via a dedicated academy
• Supportive, team‑focused culture with opportunities to grow

Additional Details

• 40-hour working week (field‑based)
• 1 in 3 weekend rota (paid overtime)
• Immediate start available

If you are motivated, customer‑focused, and keen to build a career with a respected leader in the water treatment sector, we'd love to hear from you.