Assistant/Field Service Technician

Detectronic Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A wastewater management company in Barnsley is seeking a Field Service Technician to handle installation, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring equipment. The role requires a clean UK driving licence, ability to work outdoors in various conditions, and the capacity to enter confined spaces. Full training will be provided, along with a competitive salary, pension, and company bonus depending on performance.

Benefits

Full training package

Company bonus depending on performance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous nightly working away allowance

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence held for at least 2 years.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Installation, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• Working outdoors and in confined spaces as required.

Skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Problem diagnosis and resolution

Effective communication and politeness

Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Job description

Barnsley

Permanent (40 hours)

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits

Take the leap and dive into a new role as Field Service Technician!

As part of the Field Services team, you will carry out installation, calibration and maintenance of Detectronic's Smart Flow and Level monitors in the wastewater network. There may also be a requirement to travel to other parts of the UK when needed.

What you'll need to bring:

• Ability to work safely and effectively on your own or as a two or three person crew installing and maintaining equipment onsite, diagnosing problems and taking appropriate action with minimal supervision.
• You will be required to enter confined spaces.
• A full clean UK driving licence, held for at least 2 years as experience is required due to the size of vehicle you will be driving.
• You won't be fazed by working outside in all weathers or in confined spaces.
• You may need to access manholes at people's homes or at business sites, so we will need you to always be polite and respectful.
• Our training programme includes but is not limited to Health, Safety and Environment training CSCS, Confined Space with Entry Controller (medium risk), NRSWA (Unit 2: Signing, Lighting and Guarding) and First Aid at Work the 3 day certificate. Please tell us if you already have any of these or other certificates.

What we can offer you:

• Full training package, pension, a company bonus (business performance dependant), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• No two days are the same, which means you will always be learning and finding new challenges to get stuck into.
• On occasion, the schedule may lead you to stay away from home, in which case we offer a generous nightly working away allowance.
• Company bonus (dependant on company performance)
• Being a market leader requires a great team with first class skills, and enthusiasm. If you would like to become part of the growing Detectronic family and take your career to a new level you should get in touch.

About Us: Almost everyone wants their career to be meaningful and fulfilling, working in the water industry sector can be just that. Helping water companies throughout the world to manage their complex wastewater sewer networks, prevent flooding, reduce pollution and improve rivers and bathing water. Detectronic Ltd specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of wastewater flow, level and water quality monitoring equipment for smart network monitoring of sewerage, wastewater and trade effluent.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.