At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical projects in water filtration and reverse osmosis systems, ensuring top-notch installations.
- Company: Join Bluewater, a pioneering Swedish company transforming global water access sustainably.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, eco-friendly work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while leading innovative water treatment solutions.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in water filtration, strong leadership, and technical troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Bluewater is a Swedish company revolutionizing water access globally by delivering the healthiest fresh drinking water and beverages for home, work, and play, and reducing reliance on single-use plastic bottles. Using proprietary SuperiorOsmosis™ technology, Bluewater provides innovative water purification solutions that produce up to 7,000 liters of pure, still, or sparkling water daily. Dedicated to sustainability, Bluewater offers plastic-free hydration solutions, including reusable bottles and corporate branding options. Headquartered in Stockholm, Bluewater operates with regional offices on four continents, delivering eco-friendly hydration solutions for home, work, and beyond.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Engineer for our Bluewater Team in the United Kingdom, with a strong background in the water filtration industry, ideally with 10+ years of experience spanning domestic water treatment installations and large-scale commercial or industrial reverse osmosis (RO) systems. The ideal candidate will have developed their expertise primarily through domestic filtration and purification installations, while also demonstrating experience in the delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of large-scale RO systems in environments such as:
- Major events and temporary infrastructure
- Hotels and hospitality environments
- Commercial buildings
- Agricultural and irrigation systems
- High-demand water treatment applications
This individual will be a technically accomplished engineer with leadership capability, able to support field teams, troubleshoot complex installations, and ensure consistently high standards of delivery and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience within the water filtration/water treatment industry
- Extensive experience in domestic water purification and filtration systems
- Proven experience working with large-scale reverse osmosis (RO) systems
- Experience across installation, servicing, fault finding, commissioning, and maintenance
- Ability to assess, measure, diagnose, and resolve technical issues efficiently
- Experience leading projects or technical teams in field-based environments
- Strong understanding of water quality, pressure systems, filtration technologies, and plumbing infrastructure
- Experience working in customer-facing environments while maintaining exceptional service standards
The ideal candidate will hold:
- City & Guilds NVQ Plumbing Level 3 – North Birmingham College
- City & Guilds NVQ Plumbing Level 2 – North Birmingham College
- City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating
- HR1 Gas Fire Installation, Repairs, Maintenance and Servicing
- IRCA Internal Quality Audit Course (ISO)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Ideally, candidates will also possess professional certifications including:
- WQA (Water Quality Association) Certification
- WRAS (Water Regulations Approval Scheme) Certification
- NSF Professional Certification
These qualifications would be highly advantageous for engineers working across a range of technical environments and larger-scale deployments.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm and composed, with the ability to respond positively under pressure
- A quick learner, able to absorb technical information rapidly
- Friendly and personable, with excellent communication skills
- A natural leader who can motivate and guide others
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality standards
- Self-motivated and disciplined, able to work independently
- Strong at prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
- Analytical and practical, with the ability to measure, assess, and troubleshoot effectively
- Committed to delivering exceptional technical standards and customer outcomes
As Lead Technical Engineer, this individual will provide technical leadership across domestic and commercial water treatment projects, oversee installations and servicing activity, support engineering teams, and play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The role requires a balance of technical expertise, hands-on field capability, leadership skills, and commercial awareness, with a passion for delivering best-in-class water treatment solutions.
Lead Technical Engineer For UK Operations – Water Filtration & RO Systems employer: Bluewater Group
Bluewater is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that champions sustainability and innovation in water purification. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Bluewater provides opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology, all while fostering a collaborative culture that values teamwork and customer satisfaction. Located in the UK, employees benefit from being part of a global mission to reduce plastic waste and improve access to clean water, making every role impactful and rewarding.
