Water Treatment Engineer - Contractor

Water Treatment Engineer - Contractor

Location: London, Central & South England

About Bluewater

Bluewater is a global water purification and beverage company. Our innovative purification technology is designed to deliver purer, healthier water at home, work, and play, while helping reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles through sustainable, high-quality hydration solutions.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Water Treatment Engineer (Contractor) to support the installation, servicing, and maintenance of water systems across London, Central, and South England.

You will work on a range of water purification and distribution systems, including pipework, control systems, water tanks, and associated equipment, ensuring all systems operate safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and refurbish water treatment and filtration systems
• Install and support water purification systems and associated components
• Inspect tanks, valves, and pipework, reporting defects and recommending repairs
• Isolate, dismantle, and assess plumbing and system equipment
• Drain, clean, disinfect, and recommission water systems in line with hygiene standards
• Inspect and assess control systems, identifying faults and performance issues
• Carry out both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive servicing
• Work safely in confined spaces, following all site safety procedures
• Support scheduled works and resolve operational issues as required
• Act as a technical lead within the UK support function when required

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual work
• Confined Space trained (valid certification and medical required)
• Experience working with water treatment, filtration systems, and associated equipment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Willingness to travel across the UK when required

Preferred Experience

• Plumbing and/or electrical experience
• Experience working with water treatment or purification systems

Package

• Competitive contractor rates
• Ongoing work opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a growing, innovative company focused on sustainable water solutions

This is a fixed-term contractor position for 6–9 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.