Assistant Field Service Technician

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

Job summary

A leading wastewater monitoring provider in Pontefract is seeking an Assistant Field Service Technician. The role involves installation, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring equipment within the wastewater sector, requiring a full UK driving licence and a hands-on approach. The company offers a comprehensive training package, a full-time contract, and benefits including annual leave and a company bonus. Candidates should be resourceful and comfortable working in various outdoor conditions.

Benefits

Full training package

Pension

Company bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Nightly working away allowance

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence held for at least 2 years.
• Capable of installing and maintaining equipment onsite.
• Able to work outside in all weathers or in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment.
• Diagnose problems and take appropriate action with minimal supervision.
• Work safely as part of a two-man crew.

Skills

Ability to work safely and effectively

Resourceful and hands-on

Polite and respectful

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Field Service Technician

Pontefract

Permanent - Full time (40 hours)

Competitive salary & benefits

Take the leap and dive into a new career as an Assistant 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, predominantly in the North of England. There may also be a requirement to travel to other parts of the UK when needed.

More about the role

• 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’ll be resourceful, hands‑on and practical (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.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a two-man crew installing and maintaining equipment onsite, diagnosing problems and taking appropriate action with minimal supervision.
• 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 you will always need to be polite and respectful.
• You’ll be resourceful, hands‑on and practical.

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.

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.

Additional Information

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.