Technical Engineer - Water Treatment

Our client, a leading company in the water treatment and hygiene industry with over 35 years of experience, is seeking a proactive and skilled Technical Engineer to join their dynamic team in a largely autonomous, field-based role.

About the Role

This is a varied technical position where you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

• Commissioning and servicing of water treatment equipment.
• Carrying out specialist water hygiene/water treatment tasks.
• Conducting technical site surveys.
• Producing site-specific method statements, technical reports, and commissioning checklists.
• Fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Project management.
• Delivering practical, technical training to engineers and customers.
• Supporting various departments with technical queries and solutions.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a well-motivated, hard-working self-starter with a minimum of three years of practical and relevant site experience. You should possess:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of water treatment plants, including Water Softeners, UV Systems, Filtration Systems, and various chemical dosing systems.
• In-depth understanding of critical documents such as HSG274 and ACoP L8.
• An understanding of water treatment chemistry.
• Good computing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A Full Valid UK Driving licence.
• Excellent planning, organising, and communication skills.
• Integrity, honesty, and a professional demeanor.
• The ability to be a flexible problem solver.

Location and Benefits

• Location: While the role is field-based, you should ideally be located within 40 miles of the company's office in Wokingham, Berkshire.
• Salary: Dependant on experience.
• Holidays: 22 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Working Hours: Generally 40 hours per week on-site.
• Perks: Access to a company vehicle, a laptop, and a mobile phone are provided for business use.
• Additional Benefits: The company offers an Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme, a Company Bonus and Profit Share Scheme, and a Long Service Award scheme.
• Career Development: Training will be provided, with opportunities for career progression and development