Wastewater Service Engineer

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE, uniform, tools, and equipment provided

Ongoing training and development

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Extra time off over Christmas/New Year

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead is seeking a Wastewater Service Engineer to perform maintenance, repair, and installation across treatment plants, pump stations, and drainage systems throughout the South East. This field-based role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE with overtime as well as benefits including ongoing training and 20 days holiday.

The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical or electrical skills and a full UK driving licence. Experience with wastewater systems is desirable. Protective equipment and tools will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater systems or pump stations is desirable.
• Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition) can enhance candidacy.
• Previous groundworks or drainage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain sewage treatment plants.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs/replacements.
• Maintain and commission pump stations and drainage systems.
• Perform electrical fault finding and minor control panel work.
• Carry out jetting, CCTV surveys, and drainage repairs.
• Assist with installations, groundworks, and system upgrades.

Skills

Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude

Hands‑on, problem‑solving approach

Ability to work independently and in a team

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Wastewater Service Engineer – Crawley – Covering the South East

Salary £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a growing environmental services company who are looking for a Wastewater Service Engineer to carry out the maintenance, repair, and installation of treatment plants, pump stations, and drainage systems across domestic and commercial sites. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role combining planned maintenance and reactive work.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and maintain sewage treatment plants
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs/replacements
• Maintain and commission pump stations and drainage systems
• Electrical fault finding and minor control panel work
• Carry out jetting, CCTV surveys, and drainage repairs
• Assist with installations, groundworks, and system upgrades

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Hands‑on, problem‑solving approach
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience with wastewater systems or pump stations
• Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition)
• Groundworks or drainage experience

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + overtime (1.5x)
• PPE, uniform, tools, and equipment provided
• Ongoing training and development
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra time off over Christmas/New Year
• Company pension and on‑site parking

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.