Water Treatment Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the North East is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in water treatment, performing tasks such as chemical dosing and system maintenance. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 and includes benefits such as ongoing training, a company vehicle, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Company vehicle and fuel card

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the water hygiene or treatment industry.
• Hands-on experience in on-site tasks and chemical dosing.
• Strong background in compliance and system efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical dosing of cooling towers and steam boilers.
• Conduct spa balance tank cleans and water quality checks.
• Disinfect and chlorinate water systems.
• Sample, test, and monitor system performance.
• Complete site records and service reports accurately.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Chemical dosing

Water quality checks

System maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer

Location: North East

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)

We're currently seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to join a leading water and environmental services provider in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong background in water treatment who's looking for a stable, long-term position within a growing business.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience within the water hygiene or water treatment industry and be confident carrying out a wide range of on-site tasks to ensure compliance and system efficiency.

Benefits of the Water Treatment Engineer Opportunity

• Competitive salary £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and equipment provided
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits

Key Duties of the Water Treatment Engineer Opportunity

• Chemical dosing of closed systems, cooling towers, and steam boiler
• Spa balance tank cleans and water quality checks
• Disinfections and chlorination of water systems
• Sampling, testing, and system performance monitoring
• Accurate completion of site records and service reports
• Adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards

If you're a Water Treatment Engineer with hands‑on experience in chemical dosing and system maintenance and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.