Field Engineer (Water / Sensor Technology) Southampton, Onsite & WFH | Permanent | Competitive salary bens Im supporting a Southampton-based water technology business with the hire of a Field Engineer .
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
This is a genuinely strong opportunity for someone with water industry experience who wants stability, variety, and a role where people are actually treated like adults.
This team has had no attrition in the last 3 years .
Theyre busy, but theyre happy.
Why people join (and stay) Hands-on engineering work.
Real installs, maintenance, troubleshooting.
A supportive leadership team that plans work properly and listens.
Sensible travel expectations that are discussed upfront.
Long-term security with a growing, ISO-accredited business in the water space.
Competitive pay, pension, and flexibility where possible.
A clear and honest view on travel I want to be very transparent, as this often gets misunderstood.
International travel : typically no more than once per month, with around one weeks notice .
UK site travel : more frequent, usually 13 days per week .
Overnight stays : relatively rare, around twice per month .
Travel patterns are reviewed regularly and adjusted with individual needs in mind.
This is not a role where youre constantly away or thrown into last-minute travel.
The company takes a pragmatic, human approach. xxuwjjq
The kind of background that fits well: Field, service, or hands-on engineering experience Exposure to the water industry is strongly preferred Comfortable working independently and dealing with customers on site Practical, organised, and solutions-focused The work itself: Youll be installing, maintaining, repairing, and supporting sensor systems in real-world water and environmental settings, working closely with internal technical teams and customers.