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Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van / fuel card provided

Career progression

Training duration 6–12 months

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Limited is recruiting Trainee Field Technicians to cover the local Portsmouth area. You will be trained to locate water leaks on underground networks and work nights, 40 hours per week (Mon–Thu).

A full clean driving licence is required to drive to sites. The role offers on‑the‑job training (6–12 months), a company van with fuel card, and a clear path for progression within the water industry.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and valid driving licence.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and uploading information.
• Willingness to work night shifts and follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate water leaks on underground networks during surveys.
• Assist repair crews by providing leak detection services.
• Assist in survey or project work beyond day-to-day leak detection tasks.
• Complete paperwork accurately (time sheets, survey forms, leak details, etc.).
• Drive to sites as required for the role.

Skills

Driving licence

Manual outdoor work

Job description

Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry?

Do you have a full clean driving licence?

My client is recruiting for Trainee Field Technicians who will be covering your local area.

The successful candidate will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks.

This role is working Nights - 40 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

This is a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate.

Benefits of the Trainee Field Technician:

• Monday – Thursday working
• Company van/fuel card provided
• Fantastic career progression
• Training taking around 6-12 months

Trainee Field Technician responsibilities:

• To assist in detailed surveys to identify the type and location of water leakage
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection services
• Assist in survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection
• To assist in adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, leak details and other duties as required
• Possess basic computer skills as you will be uploading data onto a laptop
• It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence as you are required to drive for the role

Full training will be given on the following:

• EUSR Water Hygiene Training

This Trainee Field Technician role would suit candidates with the following:

• Drivers / Driving (Multi Drop, Meter Readers, Delivery Drivers)
• People with a manual working/outdoor background

Please note that this role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.