Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer

Smsenvironmental · Oxford, United Kingdom
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Work mode
Remote
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Junior
Salary
£26,000 / year
Department
Water Treatment Engineering - PPM
Posted
30 Oct 2026

Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: BambooHR

About the role

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!

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