Field Engineer Water industry

Field Engineer (Water / Sensor Technology) Southampton, Onsite & WFH | Permanent | Competitive salary  bens Im supporting a Southampton-based water technology business with the hire of a Field Engineer . This is a genuinely strong opportunity for someone with water industry experience who wants stability, variety, and a role where people are actually treated like adults. This team has had no attrition in the last 3 years .

Theyre busy, but theyre happy. Why people join (and stay) Hands-on engineering work. Real installs, maintenance, troubleshooting. A supportive leadership team that plans work properly and listens. Sensible travel expectations that are discussed upfront. Long-term security with a growing, ISO-accredited business in the water space. Competitive pay, pension, and flexibility where possible. A clear and honest view on travel I want to be very transparent, as this often gets misunderstood.

International travel : typically no more than once per month , with around one weeks notice . UK site travel : more frequent, usually 13 days per week . Overnight stays : relatively rare, around twice per month . Travel patterns are reviewed regularly and adjusted with individual needs in mind. This is not a role where youre constantly away or thrown into last-minute travel.

The company takes a pragmatic, human approach. The kind of background that fits well:
Field, service, or hands-on engineering experience Exposure to the water industry is strongly preferred Comfortable working independently and dealing with customers on site Practical, organised, and solutions-focused The work itself:
Youll be installing, maintaining, repairing, and supporting sensor systems in real-world water and environmental settings, working closely with internal technical teams and customers. If youre a water industry Field Engineer who wants a role that's stable , well run, and respectful of your time , this is definitely worth applying to.