Field Technician (AWDO-P15319)


Company:	AWD online
Salary:	Competitive Salary (Depending on Experience) + Benefits
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Somerset, BS23 1SP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

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)

• Water Hygiene Monitoring and Inspections: Carry out temperature monitoring and water hygiene inspections

• Water Sampling and Testing: Complete water sampling and testing activities

• Tank Cleaning and Disinfection: Clean and disinfect water storage tanks

• Showerhead and Outlet Descaling: Descale showerheads and outlets

• TMV Inspections and Maintenance: Inspect and maintain thermostatic mixing valves

• Closed System Monitoring: Complete closed system monitoring activities

• Flushing Programmes: Carry out flushing programmes

• Electronic Reporting and Record Keeping: Complete accurate electronic reports and records

• Client Liaison and Customer Support: Communicate professionally with clients and provide customer support

• 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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