Water Technician - Level 1

Mitie Group plc.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlowe, part of Mitie, seeks a Water Technician – Level 1 in Sheffield to operate, maintain and monitor water treatments for customers. You will ensure water safety and regulatory compliance, performing TMV servicing, tank inspections and sampling with accurate documentation.

The role requires strong water treatment knowledge, effective communication, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team environment.

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

Communication skills

Time management

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

ROLE: Water Technician – Level 1
HOURS: 40 hours per week
LOCATION: Sheffield, UK
Salary: £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:

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.