Maintenance Engineer

JB509: Maintenance EngineerLocation: Wiltshire – ideally Mid to North WiltshireSalary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum DOEWorking Hours: Monday – Friday – flexible hours to be agreedOverviewFirst 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