Trainee Water Treatment Engineer - Reading

SMS Environmental Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Reading is seeking a Water Hygiene Engineer to protect public health and ensure compliance with water regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a trade, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers benefits such as 22 days of holiday, paid overtime, and access to private medical care after two years of service.

Benefits

22 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Company iPad & Mobile Phone

Private Medical Care or Alternative Cash Plan after 2 years

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a trade.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (Enhanced DBS check).

Responsibilities

• Protect public health and ensure compliance with water regulations.
• Drive the evolution of Water Hygiene and Water Treatment.
• Work collaboratively with a team of engineers.

Skills

Experience in working in a trade

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong IT skills, particularly within Apple applications

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Qualified in City & Guilds Disinfection or similar recognised course

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in starting a career as a Water Hygiene Engineer? In this role you'll be protecting public health and ensuring compliance with water regulations across the industry? Join our team of Water Treatment Engineers today and make a real difference to the lives of the people and communities we work with.

Our team of water hygiene engineers have a proven track record with clients in a wide range of industries, including Government, Healthcare, Housing, Facilities Management, Public Services and Council authorities. We are full members of the Legionella Control Association as well as having certified management systems which are externally audited on an annual basis. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and our digital solutions allow us to deliver a high quality, accuracy and efficiency in our work. Interested to know more?

Joining SMS Environmental, you will be part of our experienced team, driving the evolution of Water Hygiene, Water Treatment and Air Purification with innovation and best practice to ensure the highest safety of people within UK communities we serve. We are proud to be one of the UKs leading independent Water Hygiene specialists and now has never been a better time to get on board.

Requirements

Skills & Education:

• Experience in working in a trade.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience using iPad technology
• Strong IT skills, particularly within Apple applications
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to pass Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (Enhanced DBS check)
• Qualified in City & Guilds Disinfection or similar recognised course (Desirable)

Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week - 8am-4pm (Monday - Friday) Plus Paid Overtime Available
• 22 Days holiday per year plus bank holidays, offering you additional 1 day leave for birthday after 2 years service
• Company iPad & Mobile Phone
• Brand New Uniform, Equipment, Tool Bag & PPE
• Modern, fully serviced, company van & business fuel card
• Trade Cards to ensure you are not far from gaining new supplies
• City & Guilds Affiliated Training Programme
• Private Medical Care or Alternative Cash Plan after 2 years service
• Enhanced Sick, Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme - saving up to £240 per month on food & groceries
• Core Values Champions Rewards - peer nomination every quarter with reward vouchers for nominations
• Annual development & review process