Water Technician

The MSS Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Health/digital GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing ambassadors

Gym/lifestyle discounts

Bereavement counselling

Life assurance – 3 x annual salary

Job summary

MSS Water Ltd and the RSK Group are recruiting a Water Technician to join the team based in Bristol & Cardiff, UK. This full-time, mobile role involves water sampling, temperature monitoring and system disinfections across client sites.

Full training will be provided, so reliability, enthusiasm, and a readiness to learn are valued traits. You will work independently across sites, with good IT skills and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work independently across multiple client sites.
• Basic IT skills including email and Excel.
• Good attention to detail and a positive, learnable attitude.
• Desirable: experience in water hygiene or water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine water hygiene tasks at client sites.
• Temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems.
• Water sampling and processing, TMV servicing.
• Showerhead/outlet cleaning and tank system chlorinations.
• Take basic on-site measurements and record findings digitally.
• Provide clear advice to clients and assist with on-the-job training.
• Work flexibly around site access requirements.

Skills

Driving licence

Independent working

IT skills (email, Excel)

Attention to detail

Professional attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Digital reporting tools

Job description

The Vacancy

MSS Water Ltd and the RSK Group are recruiting for a Water Technician to join the team based in Bristol & Cardiff, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position. The MSS Group is a specialist provider of facilities, industrial and environmental services with expertise in hazardous, highly regulated and complex environments.

The Role:

As a Water Technician at MSS Water, you will play a key role in helping our clients remain compliant with water hygiene regulations. You’ll carry out a range of practical tasks including water sampling, temperature monitoring, and system disinfections – all while delivering excellent service and representing MSS professionally.

This is a mobile role covering a variety of client sites, offering autonomy, variety, and the chance to be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team. Full training will be provided, so if you’re reliable, enthusiastic, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine water hygiene tasks including:
• Temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems
• Water sampling and processing
• TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valve) servicing
• Showerhead and outlet cleaning
• Tank and system chlorination’s
• Mains disinfections
• Conduct basic inspections of water systems
• Take and interpret dip slides where required
• Accurately record findings using our digital reporting tools
• Provide clear, helpful advice to clients on site
• Support new team members with on-the-job training when needed
• Work flexibly around site access requirements (e.g. after-school hours, holidays)

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• A full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Basic IT skills (email, Excel, digital forms)
• Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• A positive, professional approach with a willingness to learn
• Desirable (but not essential):
• Experience in the water hygiene or water treatment industry
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant field
• Awareness of guidance and legislation such as ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04-01, BS EN 806, or the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations

Salary and Benefits:

• Smart Health/digital GP service
• Permanent additional day’ annual leave for 5, 10 & 15 years – MSS
• For the year only – additional day’ annual leave for 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years - RSK
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing ambassadors – network of internal mental health first aiders
• Gym/lifestyle discounts
• Bereavement counselling
• Life assurance – 3 x annual salary payment for death in service

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RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Based in Cardiff, Wales, we are a 500-strong company of skilled professionals operating in regulated and frequently hazardous environments, providing industrial and commercial cleaning, waste management, asbestos removal, water treatment and security services, in addition to asbestos consultancy and retrofit work. Working across the public and private sectors, we are known for being highly responsive and focusing on proactive client management, delivering the best outcomes for our clients. Our clients are diverse and include large multinational businesses, tier one contractors and public-sector bodies. Joining MSS is an opportunity to expand your technical remit and work at a company that prioritises its workforce, giving them an opportunity to succeed. We value our people and want them to make the right decisions in the course of their work and succeed with us. The MSS Group is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it Takes?