Water Treatment Engineer

SMS Environmental Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Birthday day off after 2 years’ work

Company van and fuel card

Uniform, tools and PPE provided

Training programme with City & Guilds

Private Medical Care after 2 years

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

SMS Environmental Ltd is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer to join our team serving Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance and water hygiene tasks across customer sites, with full training provided to develop your skills.

The role offers a Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm schedule with paid overtime and a base salary up to £40,000 per annum. You will work on site, ensuring safe and compliant water systems and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in water hygiene or a similar technical environment.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to develop skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on water systems.
• Complete routine flushing and water sampling.
• Take and record water temperatures.
• Carry out routine checks on water systems.
• Identify and report issues, defects or non-compliances.
• Record completed work using company systems.
• Maintain professional conduct on customer sites and uphold client relationships.
• Follow health and safety procedures and water hygiene standards (ACOP L8 / HSG274).
• Support wider team with water hygiene and Legionella control activities.

Skills

Water hygiene

Maintenance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (up to £30k Base salary + OTE + Double Rate Overtime)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Water Treatment Engineer (which internally is known as a Critical Maintenance Engineer) to join our team, based within the Oxfordshire area or the surrounding areas (Reading/Newbury/Swindon/Aylesbury), carrying out planned preventative maintenance and water hygiene services across customer sites in the local area.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in water hygiene, plumbing, facilities, maintenance or another relevant technical environment, as well as candidates with limited water hygiene experience who are looking to develop their skills and build a career within the industry.

You’ll be carrying out routine water hygiene activities including flushing, sampling and temperature monitoring, helping our customers maintain safe and compliant water systems.

You don't need to know everything already — we’ll provide the training and support you need to develop your existing knowledge and confidence in the role.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on water systems
• Completing routine flushing and water sampling
• Taking and recording water temperatures
• Carrying out routine checks on water systems
• Identifying and reporting potential issues, defects or non-compliances
• Accurately recording completed work using company systems
• Working professionally on customer sites and maintaining positive client relationships
• Following company health and safety procedures
• Working in line with relevant water hygiene standards and guidance, including ACOP L8 and HSG274
• Supporting the wider team with water hygiene and Legionella control activities

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable and keen to learn. You don't need extensive water hygiene experience — your attitude and willingness to develop are just as important.

You may have:

• Experience in water hygiene, plumbing, facilities management, maintenance or a similar technical environment
• Some previous experience carrying out PPM or routine maintenance
• An interest in developing a career within the water hygiene industry
• Good practical skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety
• A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
• A full UK driving licence

Why Join SMS Environmental?

At SMS Environmental, you'll be joining a team committed to maintaining safe and compliant water systems for our customers.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills and build a career within the water hygiene industry, with training and support from an experienced team.

Whether you already have some experience in water hygiene or you're looking to transfer your existing practical skills into a new industry, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s in it for me?

We believe your hard work deserves more than just a payslip. Here’s what you'll enjoy as part of the SMS family:

• 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm) – plus paid overtime available
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday after 2 years’ service
• Company iPad and mobile phone
• Brand-new uniform, tools, equipment, and PPE provided
• Modern, fully serviced company van and business fuel card
• Trade cards – ensuring you’re never far from what you need on the job
• City & Guilds Affiliated Training Programme to support your professional growth
• Private Medical Care or alternative Cash Plan after 2 years’ service
• Enhanced Sick, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it
• Employee Discount Scheme – save up to £240 per month on food and groceries
• Core Values Champions Rewards – quarterly peer-nominated recognition with reward vouchers
• Annual development and review process to help shape your career

Equal Opportunities:

SMS Environmental is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, marital or parental status.