Water Technician - Level 1

Mitie; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Modern digital tools

Stability & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Marlowe, part of Mitie, is hiring a Water Technician - Level 1 to operate, maintain and monitor water treatment for clients, ensuring safety and regulatory standards. You will handle TMV valve work, cooling tower cleaning, tank inspections and sampling, with accurate logging in live systems.

The role requires basic water treatment knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with a UK driving licence and DBS checks in place.

Qualifications

• Strong basic water treatment knowledge with analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, good literacy, and strong client-service skills.
• Excellent time management and administration abilities, including confidence using phone or tablet apps in line with our systems.
• Demonstrates time-keeping, cultural-awareness and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Holds a valid UK Driving Licence and DBS check compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and monitor water treatment systems to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Service TMV valves (failsafe and strip down) and assist with cleaning of cooling towers and tanks.
• Conduct tank inspections, temperature monitoring and accurate recording of results.
• Sample domestic systems and submit results to the laboratory; complete allocated jobs within timescales.
• Complete documentation accurately and follow all Marlowe Environmental Services method statements.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Independent / team work

Driving Licence

DBS checks

Job description

At Marlowe (a Part of Mitie), our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Water Technician - Level 1 who 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.

Role Responsibilities:

• -This includes all tasks of a Level 1 Technician:
• -TMV valve servicing both failsafe and strip down
• -Cleaning of the cooling towers & tanks (2nd person)
• -Tank inspections
• -Temperature monitoring and accurate recording of results
• -Sampling of domestic systems and accurate submission to the laboratory
• -Descaling and cleaning of showers & shower heads
• -Flushing of little‑used outlets
• -Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• -Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit on the electronic system in live time.
• -Carry out tasks allocated to you in accordance with all method statements and the fundamental rules of Marlowe Environmental Services.
• -Must not exceed one audit failure per year.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

• -Strong basic water treatment knowledge with the ability to apply analytical, problem‑solving and sound decision‑making skills.
• -Effective verbal and written communication, good literacy, and strong client‑service skills.
• -Excellent time management and administration abilities, including confidence using phone or tablet apps in line with our systems.
• -Demonstrates excellent time‑keeping, cultural awareness, sound work ethics and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• -Holds a valid UK Driving Licence and meets compliant DBS and customer‑specific security check requirements.

What's in it for you?

• -A supportive environment with ongoing training and development to help you grow your technical skills and progress in your career.
• -Access to modern digital tools and a collaborative team culture that enables you to work efficiently and confidently.
• -The stability and wellbeing benefits of being part of an organisation where you can thrive and do your best work.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.