Trainee Water Treatment Engineer: Hands-On Career Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company iPad

Uniform & PPE

Training programme

Career progression

Private medical care

Employee discount

Supportive team

Job summary

SMS Environmental is offering a Trainee Water Treatment Engineer position in Reading. This permanent role includes full training and progression opportunities in a leading UK water hygiene specialist.

You will assist engineers across multiple customer sites, gaining practical experience in water treatment and safety systems. No prior water treatment experience is required; successful candidates will receive industry-leading training and a clear path to specialist skills and career development

Qualifications

• No previous water treatment or water hygiene experience required—training provided.
• Must be practical and willing to learn.
• Holds a full UK manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned water hygiene and water treatment activities.
• Temperature monitoring.
• Water flushing.
• Cleaning and disinfecting shower heads.
• Inspecting and cleaning water storage tanks and systems.
• TMV inspections and maintenance.
• Record completed work using in-house software on an iPad.

Job description

SMS Environmental is offering a Trainee Water Treatment Engineer position in Reading. This permanent role includes full training and progression opportunities in a leading UK water hygiene specialist.

You will assist engineers across multiple customer sites, gaining practical experience in water treatment and safety systems. No prior water treatment experience is required; successful candidates will receive industry-leading training and a clear path to specialist skills and career development