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Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van/fuel card provided

Full training provided

Fantastic career progression

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Limited is recruiting a Trainee Field Technician in Reading to learn how to locate leaks on underground water networks. The role covers local areas, with 40 hours per week on daytime shifts. It is a temp-to-perm position offering full training and progression.

Initial tasks include leak surveys, assisting repair crews, handling paperwork, and data upload. A full driving licence is essential to drive to sites as required.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a water utility environment.
• Training provided for role and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in detailed surveys to identify water leakage locations.
• Support repair teams by providing leak detection services.
• Assist with survey work and project tasks beyond day‑to‑day leak detection.
• Complete time sheets, survey forms, and leak details accurately.

Skills

Driving

Basic computer skills

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 days - 40 hours per week.

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

Benefits of the Trainee Field Technician:

• Monday - Friday working
• Company van/fuel card provided
• Fantastic career progression

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.

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.