Full job descriptionJB509: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wiltshire – ideally Mid to North Wiltshire

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum DOE

Working Hours: Monday – Friday – flexible hours to be agreed

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Swimming Pool Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client is a growing, high-standard swimming pool engineering company covering the Cotswolds and Wessex, specialising in the servicing, maintenance and repair of swimming pools for high-end residential clients.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a City & Guilds 2391-52 Electrical Qualification or equivalent. Full, hands-on training will be provided in swimming pool systems, water chemistry and plant rooms, providing an excellent opportunity to develop an electrical background into a specialist, long-term engineering career.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Swimming Pool Engineer:
*Inspect, test, diagnose and repair electrical control panels, pumps, dosing systems, electric heaters, UV systems and automated pool controls.
*Carry out routine plant room servicing and mechanical maintenance.
*Install and commission swimming pool equipment and associated systems.
*Conduct water testing and chemical balancing.
*Carry out servicing, maintenance and fault finding across high-end residential and commercial swimming pool sites.
*Act as the face of the business, providing polite, professional and clear communication to domestic homeowners and commercial facilities managers.
*Complete accurate digital service reports following each visit.
*Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant electrical and safety regulations.
*Independently manage a daily travel schedule across Wiltshire, Swindon, the Cotswolds and the surrounding M4 corridor.
*Maintain company vehicles, tools and equipment to a high standard.
*Provide a consistently professional standard of workmanship and customer service.
Skills and Qualifications for the Swimming Pool Engineer:
*City & Guilds 2391-52 – Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing, or an equivalent recognised electrical qualification.
*Full, clean UK driving licence.
*Strong electrical inspection, testing and fault-finding skills.
*Reliable, punctual and well organised.
*High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
*Excellent customer service and communication skills.
*Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a field-based role.
*A calm, methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
*Strong integrity and a commitment to completing work to a high standard.
Desirable for the Swimming Pool Engineer:
*Previous experience with pumps, motors or electrical control systems.
*Knowledge of basic plumbing or hydraulics.
*Previous experience within swimming pools, water treatment or leisure facilities.
*Existing swimming pool or water treatment qualifications, such as ISPE or STA.
*Previous experience working within plant rooms or similar engineering environments.
*Full training will be provided for candidates without previous swimming pool experience.
Benefits for the Swimming Pool Engineer:
*Fully funded specialist training in swimming pool plant and water chemistry.
*Company vehicle and fuel card provided for business travel, field duties and commuting.
*Company mobile phone.
*Company tools and equipment provided.
*Full uniform and PPE provided.
*Monday to Friday working pattern.
*Flexible daily working hours to be agreed.
*25 days’ annual leave, subject to seasonal operational restrictions.
*Long-term career prospects within a respected and expanding business.
*Ongoing technical training and development.
*Opportunity to develop an electrical engineering background into a specialist swimming pool engineering career.
Location: Wiltshire – ideally Mid to North Wiltshire, covering Swindon, the Cotswolds and surrounding M4 corridor.

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum DOE