Trainee Water Treatment Engineer - Hands-On Career Path

SMS Environmental; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company iPad and mobile phone

Full uniform, tools and PPE

City & Guilds training programme

Career progression opportunities

Private Medical Care or cash plan

Sick pay

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

SMS Environmental is offering a Trainee Water Treatment Engineer role in Reading with full training and genuine progression opportunities. The position supports hands-on learning across diverse customer sites and involves practical work, monitoring, flushing, and inspection tasks.

No prior water treatment experience is required; a full UK manual driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential. The role includes a company vehicle and training support.

Qualifications

• No previous water treatment or water hygiene experience required.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned water hygiene and water treatment activities such as temperature monitoring, water flushing, cleaning and disinfecting shower heads.
• Inspect and clean water storage tanks and systems; maintain TMV inspections.
• Record completed work using in-house software on an iPad; travel to different locations.

Skills

Hands-on work

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

SMS Environmental is offering a Trainee Water Treatment Engineer role in Reading with full training and genuine progression opportunities. The position supports hands-on learning across diverse customer sites and involves practical work, monitoring, flushing, and inspection tasks.

No prior water treatment experience is required; a full UK manual driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential. The role includes a company vehicle and training support.