Water Treatment Engineer

Water Treatment Engineer in London/South East

Location: London/South East
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 with KPI Bonus + Package
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: 07:30 – 16:30
Department: Operations

Strong Group are acting on behalf of a client who is a specialist hire company with a unique consultative approach. We urgently require a Water Treatment Engineer to join a growing team responsible for field installations and servicing of the Envirohub temporary water treatment range around the UK.

About the Role:

• Field installations and servicing of water treatment equipment, including clarifiers, chemical dosing control panels, mix tanks, oil removal, and sludge handling.
• Support other teams in installing temporary heating, ventilation, and environmental monitoring equipment as needed.
• Installations typically take 1-2 days and may require overnight stays for long-distance travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out on-site technical engineering installations around the UK.
• Commission and optimize water treatment processes on-site.
• Liaise with and instruct site agents on the use of equipment.
• Lead a small team of engineers during larger site installations.
• Perform equipment breakdowns as required.
• Maintain a high level of site health and safety awareness.
• Assist with electrical and mechanical inspections of equipment prior to hire.
• Help maintain and repair equipment in the ‘ready for hire’ process.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Must have: Experience in the water treatment industry.
• Must have: Skill related CSCS Card
• Must have: 3+ years of engineering experience in an electrical, mechanical, or technical role.
• Must have: Clear DBS check is required, and you may need to undergo security clearance.
• Must have: all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Health & Safety certification to Level 3 desirable.
• Clean driving license essential.
• Good IT skills in MS 365.

Benefits:

• Generous Bonus Schemes
• Healthcare Plan (Optional after completion of probation period)
• Holiday: 21.5 days for 2024, increasing with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Advisory Service
• Pension Scheme (Auto Enrollment)
• Free Friday Lunches