Assistant Engineer

Pertemps Heathrow; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established maintenance company in High Wycombe is seeking a motivated Assistant Engineer to join their team. This entry-level position offers full training and opportunities for progression. Successful candidates will perform drain cleaning, assist with high-pressure operations, and operate specialized equipment, while receiving support from a dedicated team. Flexibility and a positive attitude are key! Compensation starts at £12.45 per hour with overtime available.

Benefits

Complimentary 'Never work your birthday'

Opportunities for progression

Supportive team environment

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points).
• Over 21 years of age (for vehicle insurance purposes).
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out drain cleaning and investigation works.
• Assisting with high-pressure water jetting operations.
• Attending reactive and unplanned emergency works.
• Clearing blockages for domestic and commercial customers.
• Operating specialist drain cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Using a work tablet for easy job completion and paperwork.
• Supporting the lead engineer on site visits.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established drain cleaning and maintenance company based in High Wycombe, who are looking for a motivated Assistant Engineer to join their growing team.

Salary

Hourly rate: £12.45 per hour (basic hours), Overtime and Late shifts paid at time and a half.

Hours

Dayshift: 7:30-15:30, Evening shift: 15:30-Midnight. Candidates that can be flexible as evening call outs are possible.

About the Role

This is an entry-level position ideal for someone with a positive, “can-do” attitude. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Typical duties include:

• Carrying out drain cleaning and investigation works
• Assisting with high-pressure water jetting operations
• Attending reactive and unplanned emergency works
• Clearing blockages for domestic and commercial customers
• Operating specialist drain cleaning equipment and machinery
• Using a work tablet for easy job completion and paperwork
• Supporting the lead engineer on site visits

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points)
• Over 21 years of age (for vehicle insurance purposes)
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential – full training provided

What's on Offer

• Opportunities for progression within the company
• Complimentary "Never work your birthday"
• Supportive team environment
• Full training provided including - CSCS Operative, Confined Space Emergency, Ipaf 1B-Static Boom, Ipaf 3A- Mobile Verticle, Ipaf 3B- Mobile Boom, NARCS Training- TRE2U Rescue after a fall- Lowering&lifting, TFP5U- Roof Safety Access & RT Awareness, Manual Handling, First Aid, Risk & Method, Streetworks, Ladder Safety, Asbestos Awareness.

If you're reliable, eager to learn, and ready to get stuck in, apply now or give Megan a call on (phone number removed)