Water Technician - Level 1

Mitie; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Modern digital tools

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Marlowe (a Part of Mitie) is seeking a Water Technician - Level 1 in Inverness to operate, maintain and monitor water treatments for our customers, ensuring water safety and regulatory compliance. This full-time role is 40 hours per week with a salary of £28,053 to £32,000.

You will perform TMV servicing, tank inspections, sampling, and monitoring, with a focus on accuracy, safety and timely documentation. A UK driving licence and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

ROLE: Water Technician - Level 1HOURS: 40 hours per weekLOCATION: Inverness, UKSalary: £28,053 - £32,000

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:

• 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.