Trainee Water Treatment Engineer
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Salary
- Not stated
- Department
- Water Hygiene Operations
- Posted
- 10 Nov 2026
Verified open 11 Nov 2026 · Source: BambooHR
About the role
Trainee Water Hygiene Engineer
Location: Wales, South West England
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?
- 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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