Trainee Irrigation Engineer
From horticruitment
Our client is a highly regarded irrigation specialist with over 16 years of industry experience, delivering expert irrigation system design, installation, and maintenance services. Operating across prestigious residential estates and large-scale commercial developments, they have built a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and dependable service.
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a trainee irrigation engineer to join the expanding team. This role is perfect for someone who has irrigation experience who wants to enhance and develop these skills further. The client provides development, hands on training, ongoing support to build strong technical and practical knowledge.
Role Overview
The trainee irrigation engineer will work alongside the experienced engineers delivering high standards on prestigious private estates and commercial projects. This is a long-term opportunity, that offers career progression and ongoing development in a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
- Working as part of a skilled team on large landscape projects
- Supporting the foremen and senior engineers on site
- Travelling to sites across Surrey, London & the Home Counties
- Developing skills with a clear pathway to promotion
Skills & Attributes
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Previous experience working with or maintaining irrigations systems.
- Physically fit and happy working outdoors all year round
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and presentable
- Willing to learn, take instruction, and progress
- Comfortable with early starts
- CSCS card preferred (or willingness to obtain – support available)
- Landscaping or site experience beneficial but not essential
Location:
Based in Surrey, London & Home Counties.
Who This Role Would Suit:
This position would suit someone currently working as a:
- Landscape operative
- Green roof operative
- Irrigation technician
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 7:30am – 16:30 with one weekend in four as required. The occasional overnight stay ((hotel and subsistence fully provided)
Benefits:
- Paid overtime (weekdays & weekends)
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Ongoing training and development Long-term, stable role within a growing company
Apply Now:
If you are experienced in Landscaping, irrigation systems, or horticulture, and are looking to develop your career in a growing sector, we would love to hear from you.
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