Water Technician - Level 2

Mitie; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive team

Full-time hours

Job summary

Marlowe Environmental Services, part of Mitie, is seeking a Water Technician to operate, maintain and monitor water treatments for our customers. This role ensures water safety and regulatory compliance, and supports key business functions by carrying out tasks in line with method statements and the fundamental rules of Marlowe Environmental Services.

The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week on site in Edinburgh, undergo an enhanced BPSS check and references, and join a Real Living

Qualifications

• Undertake all tasks of a level 1 technician.
• TMV valve servicing (both failsafe and full strip‑down).
• Sampling of domestic systems and accurate submission to the laboratory.
• Excellent time‑keeping, demonstrate sound work ethics, and be respectful with cultural awareness.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit on the electronic system in live time.
• Must not exceed more than 2 audit failures per year.
• Cleaning of cooling towers and tanks (2nd man), tank inspections, and flushing of little‑used outlets.
• Temperature monitoring, sampling of domestic systems, and descaling and cleaning of showers and shower heads.

Job description

ROLE: Water TechnicianHOURS: 40 hours per weekLOCATION: EdinburgSALARY: £31,000-£34,000 (aligned to capability, skills, experience and qualifications) See below for our additional benefits

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 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. The position will support the key functions of the business by providing services as and when required, and by carrying out tasks allocated in accordance with all method statements and the fundamental rules of Marlowe Environmental Services.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit on the electronic system in live time.
• Must not exceed more than 2 audit failures per year.
• Cleaning of cooling towers and tanks (2nd man), tank inspections, and flushing of little‑used outlets.
• Temperature monitoring, sampling of domestic systems, and descaling and cleaning of showers and shower heads.

Required Qualifications: applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

• Undertake all tasks of a level 1 technician.
• TMV valve servicing (both failsafe and full strip‑down).
• Sampling of domestic systems and accurate submission to the laboratory.
• Excellent time‑keeping, demonstrate sound work ethics, and be respectful with cultural awareness.
• Valid UK driving licence.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to develop within a leading organisation.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and standards.
• Consistent full‑time hours (40 hours per week).

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

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