Job Description

Earnings: 40 - 45k PA

Mermaid Leisure Ltd - Kent

Full-time | Permanent | Senior Role

IMPORTANT: READ HOW TO APPLY BELOW

About Us

Mermaid Leisure Ltd is a long-established, family-run swimming pool specialist with over four decades of excellence across Kent and the South East. Known for high-end domestic pool builds, refurbishments, automatic cover systems and premium maintenance services, we have built a reputation on quality, integrity and technical expertise.

We are looking for a

Senior Pool Maintenance Engineer

to join our team -- someone who is confident, experienced, and capable of delivering exceptional results with minimal supervision.

The Role

This senior position is ideal for an engineer who has spent years in the industry and is now seeking a role where their expertise is respected and where the work is varied, technical and rewarding.

You will:

Carry out complex maintenance visits, seasonal openings/closings and advanced diagnostics Troubleshoot and repair pumps, filters, heaters, dosing systems, ASHPs and automation, and leak detection Service and fault-find on automatic pool cover systems, Saunas & steam rooms Support engineering projects such as plant-room upgrades, refurbishments and equipment modernisation Uphold and enhance the high standards associated with Mermaid Leisure Ltd Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced team members

Requirements

You must have:

Minimum 10 years' industry experience

in pool maintenance, servicing, repairs and refurbishments Be looking for long term employment within our company ISPE qualifications You must be very particular with an excellent eye for quality workmanship Be strong in managing your own workload for maximum efficiency Experience with automatic pool covers Some experience fitting pool liners Strong, practical understanding of pool hydraulics, filtration, heating and water chemistry Excellent fault-finding ability across mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems Be adaptable and cope well with seasonal pressure Full UK driving licence Strong ability to work independently and represent the company at a senior level Experience with pool refurbishments Experienced & capable of learning software at a good rate (training given) Able to provide references on request

Highly beneficial:

Experience leading maintenance projects or overseeing refurbishments Any other Industry accreditations, specialist manufacturer training, or relevant training

What We Offer

Competitive senior-level salary Work vehicle for business use, tools and equipment provided A very well respected and stable company with a long-standing client base The chance to work on premium domestic pool systems, not volume-based maintenance The autonomy and trust suited to a senior engineer Long-term security within a family-run business that values expertise, loyalty and professionalism

How to Apply

If you're an experienced pool engineer looking for a senior-level role within a reputable company, we'd love to hear from you. See application requirements below.

EMAIL: STEVEN@MERMAIDPOOLS.CO.UK

Applications that do not meet these requirements will be disregarded.

Requirements for application & On-boarding Process:

Please submit your CV, a cover letter and a short video (3 mins MAX) answering five simple questions. Please relax and be yourself
Questions

Why are you interested in this position? What is your ideal work environment? What are your strengths? What are would you like to improve/work on? Where do you see yourself in five years? Successful applicants will be invited to a virtual or in-person interview. Following the interview, successful candidates will be invited for a trial day/task

(Fully Paid)

to ensure mutual fit and satisfaction with the role.

The successful candidate will need to complete a DBS check and be offered the role upon clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-46,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person