Equipment Service Engineer
Location: Ideally based in Kent (with travel across the West Midlands, South Wales & South West UK)
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware USA, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
We’re currently looking for a proactive, hands-on Equipment Service Engineer to join our growing service team. In this dynamic role, you’ll be supporting a range of valued customers across the South East, West Midlands, South Wales, and South West UK—playing a key role in maintaining the high standards they rely on.
If you thrive in a field-based, problem-solving role and have a strong technical background, this is your opportunity to play a key part in keeping our customers’ operations running smoothly.
What You’ll Do
- Maintaining and servicing chemical dosing systems and installing new lines to support product trials.
- Responding swiftly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Supporting performance improvements and assisting in the design and setup of custom trial units tailored to specific applications.
- Managing and organising spare parts inventory to ensure quick access and system reliability.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of control systems that optimise dosing performance.
- Collaborating closely with customers and internal teams to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
This is a hands-on, highly varied position where your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities will be essential to delivering exceptional service in the field.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who combines technical know-how with excellent customer-facing skills. You’ll need:
- A Time-Served Apprenticeship, ONC, or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering (experience in water treatment or pulp & paper is a plus).
- 18th Editon/BS7671 Wiring regulations qualified
- A strong background in industrial equipment servicing or maintenance.
- Extensive troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively.
- Good IT skills and written communication abilities.
- Flexibility to travel and stay away overnight when required.
- Experience or interest in automation or project management is an advantage
- A full UK driving license is essential
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary, annual bonus scheme & enhanced company pension scheme
- Company vehicle
- Private healthcare care
- Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training, development and support
Join Us
At Solenis, we're proud of our purpose-driven culture and our commitment to innovation and sustainability. If you're ready to take your account management career to the next level while making a positive environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.
We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.
At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.
Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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