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Field Technician (AWDO-P15319)
Somerset BS23 1SP
Key information
- Pay
- Competitive Salary (Depending on Experience) + Benefits
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 23 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Nov 2026
About this role
Field Technician | Build a Career, Not Just a Job
Two positions are available
one for an experienced water hygiene professional and one for someone looking to build a career in the sector. The trainee opportunity is open to candidates without direct experience who are comfortable with practical, field-based work.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Trainee Field Technician, Water Hygiene Technician, Water Hygiene Engineer, Water Technician, Service Technician, Field Service Technician, Water Compliance Technician, Water Treatment Technician, Maintenance Technician, Field Operative
Benefits include a company vehicle, overtime opportunities, ongoing training and clear career progression.
SALARY
Competitive Salary (Depending on Experience) + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION
Field based covering Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, South West England
JOB TYPE
Full-Time, Permanent
PLEASE NOTE
You will need a Full Driving Licence (a company vehicle will be provided)
JOB OVERVIEW
A varied opportunity to work across client sites while developing a career in water hygiene and compliance is available, with the Field Technician carrying out practical monitoring, sampling, testing and inspections.
With two positions available, the Field Technician team will include both an experienced water hygiene professional and someone joining with transferable skills and learning the role through training and support.
The Field Technician will also complete electronic reports, maintaining records and supporting customers while working as part of a growing field team.
As a successful candidate, you’ll join a company that believe that good people should be supported, developed and given clear opportunities to progress. They are actively investing in their field structure, creating defined development pathways from Technician through to Senior Engineer and Lead Engineer roles.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Field Technician include (full training will be provided to trainee candidates)
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Water Hygiene Monitoring and Inspections
Carry out temperature monitoring and water hygiene inspections
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Water Sampling and Testing
Complete water sampling and testing activities
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Tank Cleaning and Disinfection
Clean and disinfect water storage tanks
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Showerhead and Outlet Descaling
Descale showerheads and outlets
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TMV Inspections and Maintenance
Inspect and maintain thermostatic mixing valves
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Closed System Monitoring
Complete closed system monitoring activities
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Flushing Programmes
Carry out flushing programmes
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Electronic Reporting and Record Keeping
Complete accurate electronic reports and records
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Client Liaison and Customer Support
Communicate professionally with clients and provide customer support
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Compliance Standards and Procedures
Complete activities in accordance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and company procedures
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional and reliable attitude
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel when required
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Confidence working at height
• Live within 2 hours’ travel of the Weston-Super-Mare office
• Flexibility to stay away from home when required
• Candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
DESIRABLE
• Previous water hygiene experience
• Legionella awareness
• Water Regulations knowledge
• Plumbing experience
• TMV servicing experience
• Water sampling experience
• Tank cleaning and disinfection experience
• Risk assessment experience
BENEFITS
• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Company pension
• Company uniform and equipment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Paid travel opportunities
• Paid expenses where applicable
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee support programmes
• Annual competence and development reviews
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF
AWDO-P15319
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