At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems across London and the South East.
- Company: Join a professional horticultural business with a focus on high-end landscape projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time permanent position, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with occasional emergency work and a chance to work independently.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in maintaining beautiful landscapes while mentoring junior team members.
- Qualifications: Proven experience with commercial irrigation systems and strong fault-finding skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
External Grounds Maintenance are a professional and highly experienced horticultural business, delivering and maintaining high end landscape projects across London to both commercial and private clients.
Due to continued growth, we require an experienced and highly capable Senior Irrigation Maintenance Engineer to lead on the servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of irrigation systems across our portfolio of commercial and domestic sites. This is a senior, hands-on technical role for someone with strong fault-finding ability who can also support and mentor junior members of the maintenance team.
You will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, diagnostics, repair, commissioning and winterisation of automatic irrigation systems, ensuring efficient, compliant and reliable performance across all sites. This will include working with the senior management team on scheduling works, prioritising emergencies and creating a send report to clients. Work will be based across London and the surrounding home counties.
We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of irrigation systems, excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills, and the confidence to work independently across multiple sites. Good communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular liaison with site and client teams on irrigation performance and efficiency.
- Proven experience maintaining, repairing and installing commercial irrigation systems (essential).
- Strong working knowledge of irrigation controllers, valves, sensors and pop-up systems (e.g. Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro) (essential).
- Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical irrigation faults (essential).
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence (essential).
- Experience with computers, creating reports and emailing clients (desirable).
- Relevant horticultural, irrigation or engineering qualification (desirable).
- Knowledge of water efficiency regulations and smart / water-saving irrigation technology (desirable).
What’s On Offer:
- Pay: Up to £33,000 – £37,000 annual salary (DOE).
- Hours: Monday – Friday (occasional weekend / out-of-hours work may be required for emergency irrigation repairs).
- Position: Full Time
- Contract Type: Permanent
Apply today with an up-to-date CV.
Senior Irrigation Maintenance Engineer employer: External Grounds Maintenance Ltd
External Grounds Maintenance Ltd. is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and expertise in horticulture are highly valued. With a strong commitment to employee development, team members benefit from ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement while working on prestigious projects across London. The company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and excellence, making it a rewarding place for passionate gardeners to thrive.
Contact Details:
External Grounds Maintenance Ltd Recruitment Team
