Role: Field Service Engineer - Water Treatment Shift: Days (Field Based) Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 + Profit Related Bonus (~10%) Location: Home Based - South West
Are you a time-served Maintenance Engineer looking to move into a field-based role where you can use your fault-finding skills across a variety of industrial systems?
This is a great opportunity to step into industrial water treatment, working on critical plant used across sectors including food, pharmaceutical, aerospace and manufacturing.
You don't need prior water treatment experience - what matters is your engineering background. Full training will be provided and you will be given progression opportunties within the business to take your career to the next level.
The Company
A specialist engineering business supporting industrial customers across the UK, Europe and beyond.
They design, install and maintain water treatment systems used in production and utilities, covering the full lifecycle from build and commissioning through to service, upgrades and technical support.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you'll support customers across mainly the South West, carrying out servicing, maintenance and fault finding on industrial water treatment systems.
You'll typically work on one job per day, giving you time to complete work properly without being rushed between sites.
Responsibilities:
Planned preventative maintenance and servicing of water treatment systems
Fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems
Strip down, repair and replacement of components such as pumps, valves, filters and membranes
Supporting installation and commissioning projects as experience develops
Completing service reports and documentation
Working closely with customers on-site to ensure systems run reliably
Typical equipment:
Pumps, valves and pipework systems
Filtration skids and treatment units
Reverse osmosis and deionisation systems
Dosing systems and effluent plant
Motors, panels, sensors and PLC-controlled equipment
The role is slightly mechanically biased, but you'll need a solid understanding of electrical systems and controls.
Working Pattern & Travel
40-hour week
One job per day structure
If the job is done and paperwork is complete, you finish for the day
No call-out rota
Travel is primarily across the South West, with:
Occasional UK travel
All accommodation arranged and paid for any commute over 2 hours
What We're Looking For
Apprentice-trained or time-served Maintenance Engineer
Strong mechanical skills (pumps, valves, pipework, strip down work)
Basic electrical competence (motors, panels, sensors, fault finding)
Comfortable working independently and dealing with customers
Full UK driving licence
Water treatment experience is beneficial but not essential. Engineers from manufacturing, utilities, chemical, food, agricultural or similar environments are all encouraged to apply.
What You'll Get in Return
Salary up to a max £43,000 depending on experience
Profit-related bonus (~10%)
Company vehicle and fuel card
Tools, phone and tablet provided
Health cash plan
Pension
There is also clear progression within the business, including opportunities to develop into more senior roles and potentially support international commissioning projects longer term.
Are you up for the challenge?
If you're looking for a move into field service with more variety, autonomy and long-term development, get in touch today.
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