Water Technician - level 1

Mitie Group plc.; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

Marlowe Environmental Services, part of Mitie, is hiring a Mobile Water Technician Level 1 to operate, maintain and monitor water treatment systems across customer sites in the South East of England. The role ensures water safety and strict regulatory compliance while offering pathways for career development within the Mitie network.

The successful candidate will handle PPMs, logbooks and documentation, and support basic plumbing tasks, TMV testing, and disinfections in line with ACoP L8 and

Qualifications

• Experience in Legionella monitoring or water treatment is required.
• Advanced knowledge of maintaining water systems is desirable.
• Experience in compliance servicing or related regulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete Legionella maintenance PPMs, remedial cleaning, sampling and basic plumbing.
• Carry out routine monitoring in line with ACoP L8.
• Maintain water logbooks and complete documentation per guidelines.
• Perform water system cleans and disinfections per ACoP L8 and company procedures.
• Test and service thermostatic mixing valves and support basic plumbing works.

Skills

Legionella monitoring

Water treatment

Compliance servicing

Job description

ROLE: Mobile Water Technician Level 1
LOCATION: South East of England
CONTRACT: Full Time
SALARY: £31,000-£34,000 (aligned to capability, skills, experience and qualifications) See below for our additional benefits

At Marlowe Environmental Services - Part of a Mitie Company, 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 who will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems, ensuring water safety and full regulatory compliance across customer sites.

Mitie is an accredited Real Living Wage Employer, meaning every role is paid at or above the independently calculated Real Living Wage, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and responsible employment.

Role Responsibilities

• Complete a range of Legionella maintenance PPMs, remedial cleaning, sampling, chemical testing, and minor plumbing works.
• Carry out routine monitoring tasks in line with the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) L8.
• Maintain customer water logbooks and complete all required documentation in accordance with current guidelines and company policy.
• Carry out water system cleans and disinfections in line with ACoP L8 and Mitie procedures.
• Test, service, and maintain thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), along with supporting basic plumbing works where required.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

• Previous experience within Compliance Servicing, Legionella Monitoring, or Water Treatment.
• Applicants with limited or no direct experience are welcome, provided they have relevant transferable experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of maintaining water systems is desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Access to Mitie's Choices lifestyle benefits platform, including buying extra holidays, dental cover, technology purchases, MiDeals discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and virtual GP services.
• Structured development pathways to support career progression.
• Mitie Stars recognition scheme with monthly and annual cash prizes.
• Opportunity to earn free shares through the Mitie Matching Share Plan.

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