Assistant Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in High Wycombe is seeking candidates for an entry-level position focused on drain cleaning and emergency works. Full training is provided, and previous experience is desirable but not essential. The role offers opportunities for progression, a supportive team environment, and unique benefits like never working on your birthday.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Complementary 'Never work your birthday'

Supportive team environment

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential: previous experience in a similar role.
• Must be over 21 years of age for vehicle insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drain cleaning and investigation works.
• Assist with high-pressure water jetting operations.
• Attend reactive and unplanned emergency works.
• Clear blockages for domestic and commercial customers.
• Operate specialist drain cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Use a work tablet for easy job completion.
• Support the lead engineer on site visits.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points)

Flexible schedule for evening call-outs

Job description

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 for evening call‑outs are a possibility.

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

• 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
• Complementary "Never work your birthday"
• Supportive team environment
• Full training provided including CSCS Operative, Confined Space Emergency, IPAC 1B‑Static Boom, IPAC 3A‑Mobile Verticle, IPAC 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 01753687876.