Trainee Water Treatment Engineer

SMS Environmental Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company iPad

PPE provided

Training programme (City & Guilds)

Career progression

Private Medical Care

Sick pay & maternity/paternity leave

Employee discount

Supportive team

Job summary

SMS Environmental Ltd. in London is offering a Trainee Water Treatment Engineer role with comprehensive on‑the‑job training.

You will spend time with experienced engineers, learn essential water hygiene techniques, and gain hands‑on experience across various sites. No previous water treatment experience is required; a full UK driving licence is essential, and you will receive the necessary training to develop specialist skills in this growing sector.

Qualifications

• No water treatment experience required; full training will be provided.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned water hygiene and water treatment activities across customer sites.
• Perform temperature monitoring, water flushing, cleaning and disinfecting shower heads.
• Inspect and clean water storage tanks and systems; TMV inspections/maintenance.
• Record completed work using in‑house software on an iPad and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Customer service

IT literacy

Willingness to learn

Tools

iPad

In-house software

Job description

Trainee Water Treatment Engineer

London | Permanent | Base Salary up to £26,000 + London weighting for employees residing within the M25

Looking to build a career rather than just find another job?

If you're practical, enjoy hands-on work and want to learn a specialist trade with full training and genuine opportunities to progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Join SMS Environmental, one of the UK's leading independent water hygiene specialists, and begin your career in an industry that helps keep buildings and water systems safe and compliant across the UK. As a Trainee Water Treatment Engineer (which internally is known as a Critical Maintenance Engineer), you'll work alongside experienced engineers, receive industry-leading training and gain valuable hands-on experience across a variety of customer sites. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, travelling to different locations and learning new skills. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a fresh challenge after working in a hands-on or trade-based role, we'll give you the support and training you need to succeed.

What you'll be doing

As part of our Engineering team, you'll carry out planned water hygiene and water treatment activities, including:

• Temperature monitoring
• Water flushing
• Cleaning and disinfecting shower heads
• Inspecting and cleaning water storage tanks and systems
• Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) inspections and maintenance
• Recording completed work using our in-house software on an iPad
• Working across a variety of customer sites, you'll build specialist knowledge while delivering a high standard of service and helping our clients maintain safe water systems.

What we're looking for

No previous water treatment or water hygiene experience is required—we'll provide all the training you need.

• We're looking for someone who:
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Is confident using an iPad or similar technology
• Holds a full UK manual driving licence
• Has the right to work in the UK

Experience in a hands-on or trade-based role, such as plumbing, construction, maintenance, engineering, facilities management or similar, would be advantageous, but it's by no means essential. If you've got the right attitude, we'll help you develop the technical skills.

What's in it for you?

We believe your hard work deserves to be recognised. That's why we offer a benefits package that supports your wellbeing, rewards your commitment and helps you build a long-term career with us.

• 37.5-hour working week (Monday-Friday) with overtime paid at double time
• Company vehicle and fuel card for business travel
• Company iPad and mobile phone
• Full uniform, tools and PPE provided
• City & Guilds affiliated training programme to support your professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Private Medical Care or a Healthcare Cash Plan after two years' service
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Employee Discount Scheme, helping you save up to £240 per month on food and groceries
• A supportive team where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged

Why join SMS Environmental?

At SMS Environmental, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to providing the training, tools and opportunities you need to build a rewarding career.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, practical work, recognised training and the chance to develop specialist skills in a growing industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to start your journey?