Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.
Water Technician
Location: Glasgow
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 (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.
