Water Treatment Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cashback healthcare plan

Company pension

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer who will step into a Junior Account Manager role covering East Anglia, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Based in Peterborough, you will support existing customers, propose technical improvements and help drive service levels with the Area Manager.

The role suits someone from a water treatment or water hygiene background seeking client-facing progression, with a salary of £35,000–£40,000 and a company vehicle.

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 Word and Excel.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Tools

Site test kits

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer - Junior Account Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Location: Peterborough

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.

Apply now or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin recruitment for more information.