Field Installation Technician

Westray Recruitment Group; Ashington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence payments

Company vehicle

PPE provided

Pension scheme

Travel expenses paid

Holiday entitlement 33 days

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting a Field Installation Technician for work across the UK. The role involves staying away from home Monday to Friday, visiting multiple sites to install and service pool cover systems.

You will work in a two-person team, handling installation, repairs and maintenance with a focus on safety and customer service. The position requires mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and electrical fault-finding skills, with CSCS/PASMA or abrasive wheels certification

Qualifications

• Mechanically minded with problem solving and electrical fault finding.
• CSCS Card and PASMA or Abrasive Wheels certification desirable or willingness to achieve them during probation.

Responsibilities

• Travel away from home UK Mon-Fri, typically leaving Monday morning and returning Friday afternoon.
• Carry out multi-site visits across diverse locations.
• Install new and replacement heat retention cover systems in poolside environments.
• Provide technical service during installation, service, repair and maintenance of pool cover systems.
• Work in a two-person crew and communicate with clients on site.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Electrical fault finding

Team worker

Customer communication

Computer literacy

Safety conscious

Education

Driver CPC advantageous

Tools

CSCS Card

PASMA

Abrasive wheels cert

Job description

• £27k pa – rising to £32-34k pa after completion of training (usually around 3 months) – during the initial training, you are still paid subsistence and any enhancements working away and for unsociable hours
• Average yearly salary £41k - £50k (including bonus and enhancements)
• Generous subsistence & enhancement payments (e.g. £60 per night working away)
• Increased subsistence & enhancements for work in Europe and North America
• Fully equipped vehicle, branded work wear, tools, PPE
• Clear career progression with further training and development opportunities
• All travel expenses and accommodation provided
• Up to 33 days holiday including bank holidays based on length of service
• Company pension scheme

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Field Installation Technician to work for our client based in Northumberland. Our client supports a wide array of sectors and due to unprecedented growth and company development, they are seeking an installation technician to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working away from home throughout the week; and alongside an established team to further support our client’s ever-expanding strong customer base.

The organisation has a current turnover of £5M and this is set to rise through a combination of market forces, reputation and future strategic plans. The organisation has a long-standing history and the business can provide stability, yet the opportunity to be part of a growth journey.

THE ROLE

• You will work away from home throughout the UK Monday-Friday (Typically leaving Monday morning, returning Friday afternoon)
• You will carry out multi-site visits across diverse locations
• You will be installing new and replacement heat retention cover systems in a poolside environment
• You will provide technical service to customers, during installation, service, repair and maintenance of their pool cover systems
• You will be working in a team of 2
• This is a physically demanding role involving lifting & carrying
• All Installation Technicians will be subject to a valid DBS and reference checks

THE PERSON

• Mechanically minded, proven ability in problem solving and electrical fault finding
• CSCS Card, PASMA &/or Abrasive wheels Cert desirable - or a willingness to achieve these within the probation period, with some studying in your own time
• Hand tool and power tool experience preferable
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a 2-man crew, installing, repairing and maintaining equipment on site using a variety of tools and industry specific processes
• Be a team player and able to effectively communicate with colleagues
• A good level of computer literacy, used to software apps and related smart phone/hand-held technologies
• As the face of the company, you will have direct communication with our clients and therefore must be presentable, polite, passionate, hardworking and able to provide great customer service
• A comprehensive understanding of, and a commitment to the highest standards of Health & Safety in the workplace
• Skill-sets and experience are important; however, we value good character, positivity and a willingness to learn and progress
• A Driver CPC Licence would be advantageous but not essential
• Willing to undertake any training and development deemed appropriate to your role