Water Treatment Engineer in Cambridge)

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Healthcare cashback

Company pension

Training & development

Clear progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a Cambridge-based client to recruit a Water Treatment Engineer who will deliver high-quality technical services across commercial and industrial sites. The role offers training to progress into Junior Account Management, with ongoing support from an Area Manager.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on water treatment testing experience, knowledge of boilers and cooling systems, and a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in water treatment testing and monitoring.
• Experience with steam boilers, cooling towers, or closed systems.
• Knowledge of HSG274, BG50, and L8 guidance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out water treatment testing and monitoring using site test kits.
• Work with cooling towers, steam boilers, and closed systems.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to customers.
• Complete reports and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Build strong customer relationships and support service delivery.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to develop your account management skills.
• Gradually take on increased responsibility for client relationships and account development.

Skills

Water treatment testing

Customer service

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Water Treatment Engineer

Progression into Junior Account Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Location: Cambridge

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Water Treatment Engineer to join a successful and growing company based in Cambridge. This role is ideal for a Water Treatment Engineer looking to develop their career and progress into a Junior Account Manager position.

As a Water Treatment Engineer, you will initially focus on delivering high-quality technical services across a range of commercial and industrial sites. Working alongside an experienced Area Manager, you will receive ongoing support and training to develop your customer-facing and account management skills.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 basic salary with OTE up to £40,000.
• Company vehicle (Toyota Corolla Commercial or similar).
• Cashback healthcare plan.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine progression into Junior Account Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out water treatment testing and monitoring using site test kits.
• Work with cooling towers, steam boilers, and closed systems.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to customers.
• Complete reports and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Build strong customer relationships and support service delivery.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to develop your account management skills.
• Gradually take on increased responsibility for client relationships and account development.

Requirements

• Experience as a Water Treatment Engineer within the water treatment or water hygiene industry.
• Hands-on experience using water treatment test kits.
• Experience with steam boilers, cooling towers, and/or closed systems.
• Knowledge of HSG274, BG50, and L8 guidance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.