Trainee Water Treatment Engineer

SMS Environmental; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double-time overtime pay

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company iPad, mobile phone, tools, PPE

Training programme and career dev

22 days annual leave

Private medical care or healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SMS Environmental is hiring a Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer in Wales. No prior water hygiene experience is required; you will receive full training and hands-on experience maintaining safe water systems across customer sites.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri, with a company vehicle, iPad, PPE, and ongoing career development. Overtime is paid at double time and a structured training programme supports your progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water temperatures and flush water systems.
• Clean and disinfect shower heads.
• Inspect and maintain water storage tanks and TMVs.
• Record work using iPad and digital reporting software.
• Follow health and safety procedures and deliver customer service.

Skills

UK driving licence

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Tools

iPad

Reporting software

Job description

Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Wales, South West England
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Contract: Permanent

Start a new career with full training provided!

Looking for a practical role with opportunities to learn new skills and progress? Join SMS Environmental as a Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer and build a career in a specialist industry.

No previous water hygiene experience is required.

You’ll receive training and hands‑on experience, working alongside experienced engineers to help maintain safe water systems across a variety of customer sites.

What will you be doing?

• Monitoring water temperatures and flushing water systems.
• Cleaning and disinfecting shower heads.
• Inspecting and cleaning water storage tanks.
• Inspecting and maintaining Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
• Recording work using an iPad and digital reporting software.
• Following health and safety procedures and delivering excellent customer service.

What are we looking for?

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in practical, hands‑on work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence using an iPad or similar technology.
• Right to work in the UK.

Experience in plumbing, construction, maintenance or a similar practical role is beneficial, but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Double‑time overtime pay.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Monday–Friday working.
• Company iPad, mobile phone, tools, uniform and PPE provided.
• City & Guilds affiliated training programme.
• Career development opportunities.
• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity benefits.
• Private medical care or healthcare cash plan after two years.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and employee discount scheme.

About SMS Environmental

We're a leading independent water hygiene and environmental compliance company, helping protect people and buildings through safe water management.