Water Treatment Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Healthcare plan

Pension

Training and progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Junior Account Manager to support an established customer base across East Anglia, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The role offers progression from water treatment engineering into a customer-facing position with technical advice responsibilities.

You will handle day-to-day service needs, build client relationships and deliver quality support in a growing water treatment company.

Qualifications

• Experience within the water treatment or water hygiene industry.
• Hands-on experience using site test kits.
• Good understanding of HSG274, BG50 and L8 guidance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, ambitious and team-focused attitude.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop customer accounts across your region.
• Carry out site visits and use water treatment test kits.
• Provide technical guidance on cooling towers, steam boilers and closed systems.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Test kits proficiency

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer - Junior Account Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Location: East Anglia

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Junior Account Manager to join a successful and growing water treatment company covering East Anglia, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. This Junior Account Manager role is ideal for someone currently working as a Water Treatment Engineer who is ready to progress into a customer-facing position, or for an existing Junior Account Manager looking for a new challenge.

As a Junior Account Manager, you will support an established customer base, build strong client relationships and provide technical advice across a range of water treatment systems. Working closely with the Area Manager, you'll help manage day-to-day service requirements while ensuring customers receive a high standard of support.

Key Duties

• Manage and develop customer accounts across your region.
• Carry out site visits and use water treatment test kits.
• Provide technical guidance on cooling towers, steam boilers and closed systems.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to deliver excellent customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Experience within the water treatment or water hygiene industry.
• Hands‑on experience using site test kits.
• Good understanding of HSG274, BG50 and L8 guidance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, ambitious and team‑focused attitude.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 basic salary with OTE of up to £40,000.
• Company vehicle (Toyota Corolla Commercial or similar).
• Cashback healthcare plan.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and career progression.

This Junior Account Manager opportunity offers genuine career development within a supportive business, making it an excellent next step for an ambitious professional looking to grow their career.