Water Technician – Level 3

Company: Mitie Group plc.
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Water Technician

Location: GlasgowHours: 40 hours per weekSalary: £32,000 – £36,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)

Better places, thriving communities

At Marlowe Environmental Services (part of Mitie), our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place where you can thrive and be your best every day. We are looking for a Water Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems, ensuring compliance and safety across our client sites.

This is a varied and technical role, suited to an experienced technician with strong analytical skills and the ability to work across multiple water treatment disciplines.

Role Responsibilities

  • Complete allocated work within agreed timescales, ensuring all documentation is accurately recorded and submitted in real time
  • Ensure all equipment is safe, fit for purpose, and used in line with company procedures and audit requirements (maximum one audit failure per year)
  • Carry out a range of water treatment tasks including testing, inspections, analysis, and remedial works
  • Interpret results and provide recommendations to maintain compliance and system performance
  • Support wider business operations, including mentoring junior technicians and identifying development opportunities
  • Conduct specialist tasks such as secondary disinfection testing, BSRIA sampling, closed system analysis, and plumbing remedial works

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Experience across Level 1 & 2 Water Technician competencies
  • Proven skills in either:
    • Technical water services (closed systems, cooling towers, boiler water treatment), or
    • Plumbing and water treatment remedials
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
  • Ability to interpret technical data and make informed recommendations
  • Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
  • Full UK Driving Licence

What We’re Looking For

  • Advanced knowledge of water treatment and hygiene standards
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks across different technical disciplines
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Team player with the ability to work independently when required

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary aligned to your experience and capability
  • Opportunity to join a leading environmental services provider within the Mitie Group
  • Exposure to a wide range of technical work across multiple disciplines
  • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

There’s a place for you at Mitie. Join us today.

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Posted: August 3rd, 2026