Water Engineer

Mitie; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hygiene water treatment firm in Scotland is seeking a Water Engineer responsible for maintaining and monitoring water treatments to ensure safety and compliance. Key responsibilities include servicing engineered water plants, compliance with health and safety practices, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in commercial plumbing and advanced knowledge in water treatment. This role emphasizes client service and teamwork, with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineered water plant servicing and installation.
• Knowledge of plumbing related to water hygiene standards.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and monitor water treatments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Complete jobs on time and maintain documentation.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in water treatment technologies

Client service skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Time management skills

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Education

Commercial Plumbing - Level 2 or above in NVQ City & Guilds

Specialist skills in water hygiene

Job description

Overview

Company Profile/ Job Purpose Summary: As a Water Engineer you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of water treatments for our customers. This role ensures that water is safe and meets regulatory standards. The position will support the key functions of the business by providing services as and when required. Carry out tasks allocated to you in accordance with all method statements and the fundamental rules of Marlowe Environmental Services.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

• Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit on the electronic system in live time.
• Must not exceed one audit failure per year.

Person Specification

• To normally act as the lead engineer or ‘responsible person' when working in a team of two or more technicians ESTs.
• To ensure all work is completed in compliance with current legislation and documented at all times.
• Tasks to be carried out in accordance WCS Group procedures/method statements.
• Maintain and promote Health and Safety standards within your team, to sub-contractors, and to clients to company standards and procedures.
• Plan to ensure work as scheduled is completed on time, and to maximum efficiency.
• Liaise with client representatives as required.
• Report any pertinent issues to your field manager or client representative as appropriate.
• At all times adhere to the clients specific Health and Safety/Safe Working practices.
• Ensure all equipment used is safe and fit for purpose.
• To have a specialist skill set, knowledge or accreditation for 1 or more of the following:

Specific Skill Areas

• Engineered water plant and equipment servicing, refurbishment and/or installation of replacement.
• Commercial Plumbing - Level 2 or above in NVQ City & Guilds to carry out varied commercial plumbing tasks associated to water hygiene/treatment in accordance with water regulations.
• Pre-Commission cleaning of closed water systems in accordance with BSRIA BG29 & BG50.
• Cold water storage tank building - sectional fibreglass tanking systems.

Additional Information

We are a hygiene water treatment firm, so at any time you may be required to undertake other tasks within the Water Hygiene operations roles; however training will be provided.

Skills & Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge and/or qualifications within the specialist skill set.
• Client service skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Literacy skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Time management skills.
• Administration skills.
• IT Confidant - ability to use phone or tablet apps in line with our systems.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent Time keeping.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be respectful, possess cultural awareness.
• Valid UK Driving License.
• Compliant DBS and Security checks that can be customer specific.
• Ability to work on your own and collaboratively as a team.