Field Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Technician to cover installations in retail stores across Scotland. The role involves installing or replacing phone systems, requiring travel and occasionally staying away from home. Candidates must possess installation skills, effective communication abilities, and a clean UK driving license. The position offers £21.00 per hour, along with a vehicle, fuel card, and full expense coverage. Duration is initially 3 months, starting on 12th January.

Benefits

Vehicle provided

Fuel card

Accommodation covered when required

Food allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a solo environment and communicate effectively with project management.
• Full UK, Clean Driving License required.
• Recent DBS or willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Install/replace phone systems in retail stores.
• Report back to project management team on work progress.
• Liaise with store staff during installation.

Skills

Installation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Field Technician

Covering Scotland
£21.00 per hour (Paid via Umbrella PAYE - £591+ take home per week)
Vehicle, phone & fuel card provided plus food allowance, accommodation (when required)

Do you have a background in installing/replacing equipment within retail stores? Are you looking for your next contract role where a vehicle and fuel card is provided and all expenses covered?

My client are a leading services provider to a range of supermarket stores nationwide. Due to ongoing projects they require an individual to join the field team covering Scotland to install and/or replace phones in store. This role may mean working across other sites in the UK.

The ideal candidate would have worked within the retail environment previously such as on Point of Sale/EPOS however anyone that has worked in a hands on install role whether that's telecommunications or desktop will be considered. The installation itself requires basic skills however the reporting and documentation of work is very important so requires someone with good attention to retail, professional and reliable.

The Role:

• Install/replace phone systems in Tesco stores. Report back immediately to project management team to highlight any issues or discrepancies whilst on site. Liaise with the staff within the store to ensure their daily trade is not impacted during the installation process.
• 8 hour working day (9.5 hours including travel, 45 minute there & back unpaid as deemed travelling to workplace).
• Start date estimated 12th January, project length: 3 months guaranteed but will likely go on for longer.
• All expenses are covered as well as accommodation (when required) and a vehicle, fuel card and phone will be provided.

The Candidate:

• Ability to work in a solo environment and communicate effectively with project management team on progress of work/if any issues arise.
• Happy to travel (and stay away when required), reliable, good communicator.
• Full UK, Clean Driving License.
• Recent DBS or happy for one to be done (free of charge).
• Example backgrounds considered: EPOS Engineer, Store Rollout Engineer, Retail IT Engineer, Desktop Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer.

Reference Number: BBBH266623

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

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