Mobile Water Treatment Technician (Tier 3) – Central Belt Scotland

Role Overview

Mobile Water Treatment Technician (Tier 3) required to deliver full water hygiene and treatment services across the Central Belt of Scotland (Glasgow–Edinburgh corridor). This is a field-based role working across multiple client sites, delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive remedial works.

Key Responsibilities

Water Hygiene & Treatment Delivery

• Deliver full water hygiene and treatment services across multiple sites
• Tasks include:
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Showerhead descaling
  • Cold water storage tank inspections and cleaning
  • Cooling tower cleaning and disinfection
  • TMV servicing and testing
  • Water sampling and analysis
  • Closed loop system testing, dosing, and control
  • LTHW system testing and analysis
  • Steam boiler testing and treatment
  • Water softener servicing
  • Plumbing remedial works

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain compliance with L8 ACOP, HSG274, and relevant water regulations
• Ensure all site logbooks are accurate and up to date (when acting as primary technician)
• Complete service reports via digital systems (e.g. Planon) or day works sheets
• Carry out remedial works following quotation approval
• Ensure all works are completed within contractual requirements

Operational Delivery

• Carry out scheduled PPM visits using company systems and tools
• Liaise with internal teams (schedulers, technical support, contract administrators)
• Coordinate materials and supplies via approved suppliers
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted site representative

Working Environment

• Mobile field-based role covering Glasgow–Edinburgh corridor
• Regular travel between client sites required
• Full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week)

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in water hygiene / water treatment
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Legionella control and prevention
  • L8 ACOP
  • HSG274 Parts 2 & 3
  • Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999

Technical Skills (Essential / Desirable)

Core Experience

• Water sampling and interpretation of results
• TMV servicing and testing
• Hot and cold water system cleaning and disinfection
• Cooling tower cleaning, testing, and disinfection
• Closed loop testing and chemical dosing
• Steam boiler water treatment
• Basic plumbing remedial works

Desirable Qualifications / Training

• Legionella Awareness training
• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 (Plumbing, Heating, Closed Loops, or Chemistry)
• TMV servicing (WH018)
• Water system disinfection (WH005)
• Cooling system training (W258)
• Closed loop training (W252 / W276)
• Cooling tower chemistry training (W255 / W256)
• Steam boiler training (W260)

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to pass Enhanced DBS with barred lists check

Package Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life cover (1.5x salary)
• Retail discounts & gym membership schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase option
• 2 CSR days annually
• Training and professional development support
• Employee assistance programme + mental wellbeing app
• Access to employee networks (D&I, wellbeing, parents, young professionals, etc.)
• Referral bonus scheme