UV Field Service Technician – UK Water Utilities
£38,000–£40,000 | 45 Hours per Week | UK-Wide Travel
We are recruiting a hands-on UV Field Service Technician to support the cleaning, inspection and routine maintenance of UV disinfection systems across UK water and wastewater treatment sites.
This is a field-based role supporting UV Field Service Engineers during planned and reactive maintenance visits. The position focuses on cleaning and mechanical service activities rather than advanced electrical fault-finding. Regular UK travel and overnight stays are required.
The Role
You will carry out cleaning of quartz sleeves, removal and refitting of UV lamps, routine inspections and minor mechanical strip-down/rebuild tasks, while supporting preventative maintenance and breakdown works. The role also includes completing digital service reports, maintaining safe working areas, and working in line with site RAMS and permit-to-work systems.
Requirements
Candidates must have industrial or site-based experience, practical mechanical aptitude, and confidence using hand tools in operational environments. You should be comfortable working outdoors, physically capable, safety-focused, IT literate, and able to travel and stay away during the working week. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Strong awareness of health & safety procedures and experience working under RAMS is required. Familiarity with permit-to-work systems is desirable.
Desirable Qualifications & Training
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NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or similar Mechanical / Electrical qualification)
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EUSR Water Hygiene Card
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CSCS or ECS card
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Confined Space Training (Low/Medium Risk)
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First Aid at Work
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Manual Handling Training
What’s On Offer
£38,000–£40,000 per annum (DOE)
Tools and equipment provided,
Fully expensed company van with fuel card, 20 days hols plus bank.
Hotel and meals paid for, Lots of travel involved throughout the UK and regular nights away
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22 days annual leave (pro-rated first year)
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Group Personal Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution after probation, subject to 5% employee contribution)
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Long-term opportunity within the UK water treatment sector
Please note: 45 hours per week, no overtime. Regular UK travel and overnight stays are required.
The company:
A long-standing Ozone, UV and Filtration Service Provider to the water industry. With over 30 years’ worth of experience globally in water treatment applications