Job Description
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. 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 hadno 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: typicallyno more than once per month, with aroundone weeks notice.
* UK site travel: more frequent, usually13 days per week.
* Overnight stays: relatively rare, aroundtwice 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.
The kind of background that fits well:
* Field, service, or hands-on engineering experience
* Exposure to thewater industryis 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.
If youre a water industry Field Engineer who wants a role that's stable, well run, and respectful of your time, this is definitely worth applying to.
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