Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer

Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Contract: Permanent

Start a new career with full training provided!

Looking for a practical role with opportunities to learn new skills and progress? Join SMS Environmental as a Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer and build a career in a specialist industry.

No previous water hygiene experience is required.

You'll receive training and hands-on experience, working alongside experienced engineers to help maintain safe water systems across a variety of customer sites.

What will you be doing?

• Monitoring water temperatures and flushing water systems.
• Cleaning and disinfecting shower heads.
• Inspecting and cleaning water storage tanks.
• Inspecting and maintaining Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
• Recording work using an iPad and digital reporting software.
• Following health and safety procedures and delivering excellent customer service.

What are we looking for?

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in practical, hands-on work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence using an iPad or similar technology.
• Right to work in the UK.

Experience in plumbing, construction, maintenance or a similar practical role is beneficial, but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• £26,000 basic salary + eligible London weighting
• Double-time overtime pay.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Monday–Friday working.
• Company iPad, mobile phone, tools, uniform and PPE provided.
• City & Guilds affiliated training programme.
• Career development opportunities.
• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity benefits.
• Private medical care or healthcare cash plan after two years.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and employee discount scheme.

About SMS Environmental

We're a leading independent water hygiene and environmental compliance company, helping protect people and buildings through safe water management.

Ready to start your career? Apply today!