IT Engineer / Junior Asset Verification Engineer

Flying Colours Consultancy Limited; Kemsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Flying Colours Consultancy Limited is seeking a Junior Asset Verification Engineer for a 6-month on-site assignment at a UK paper plant in Kemsley. You will perform asset verifications, tagging, data capture, and photo evidence collection using tablets, while adhering to safety procedures and daily output targets.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent with experience in industrial environments and familiarity with asset surveys and SAP/CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• HNC / NVQ Level 3 / apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or similar.
• Some industrial, FM, utilities, or building services experience.
• Comfortable using tablets / mobile apps for data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Safety-minded and able to work on a large industrial site.
• Experience with asset tagging, asset surveys, or condition surveys.
• Experience with SAP, CAFM, or CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform area-by-area walkthroughs to locate plant assets (mechanical, electrical, utilities).
• Read and record nameplate data (manufacturer, model, serial, rating, year) into a standard survey form.
• Apply or verify physical asset tags on equipment following project standards.
• Take clear photos of assets, nameplates, and locations as evidence.
• Record basic asset condition and operational status (running / standby / not working).
• Match field findings to SAP / asset register records with support from senior engineers.
• Follow all site safety rules, permit-to-work processes, and PPE requirements.
• Work to daily productivity targets (around 40 assets per day) while maintaining data quality.

Skills

Data entry on tablets/mobile apps

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious mindset

Asset tagging and surveys

SAP / CAFM / CMMS familiarity

Education

HNC / NVQ Level 3 / apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or similar

Job description

Job Description

Title: Junior Asset Verification Engineer – Industrial Plant (Kemsley, UK)

Day Rate: £175/day (contract)

Contract Duration: 6 months (full-time, on-site)

Location: Kemsley, ME10

Role overview

Field engineer supporting a 6‑month physical asset verification project at a UK paper manufacturing plant. You will work as part of a team capturing equipment details, tagging assets, and updating records using structured survey forms and tablets.

Key responsibilities

• Perform area-by-area walkthroughs to locate plant assets (mechanical, electrical, utilities).
• Read and record nameplate data (manufacturer, model, serial, rating, year) into a standard survey form.
• Apply or verify physical asset tags on equipment following project standards.
• Take clear photos of assets, nameplates, and locations as evidence.
• Record basic asset condition and operational status (running / standby / not working).
• Match field findings to SAP / asset register records with support from senior engineers.
• Follow all site safety rules, permit-to-work processes, and PPE requirements.
• Work to daily productivity targets (around 40 assets per day) while maintaining data quality.

Required skills & experience

• HNC / NVQ Level 3 / apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or similar (or equivalent experience).
• Some experience in industrial, FM, utilities, or building services environments (maintenance, inspections, or similar).
• Comfortable using tablets / mobile apps for structured data entry.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to work in a large industrial site.
• Prior exposure toasset tagging, asset surveys, or condition surveys.
• Some experience with SAP, CAFM, or CMMS systems.