Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer for the Water Industry in Basingstoke. This full-time, permanent position offers comprehensive training, a starting salary of £28,600pa with progression opportunities up to £33,000pa. The candidate must have a full driving license and a strong work ethic, with no prior experience needed as training will be provided. This role involves working outdoors in various conditions and interacting with clients daily.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

Personal pension scheme

Full training and certifications

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior sector experience necessary; training provided.
• Previous electrical or mechanical experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Driving from site to site regardless of weather conditions.
• Installing and maintaining mechanical and electrical instrumentation.
• Working in confined spaces and handling equipment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant academic qualifications e.g. BTEC Engineering or Electrical

Job description

We are seeking a Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) to install & configure monitoring equipment and repair & maintain valves on the clean water network in and around your region.

This is a full-time permanent position working for an outstanding Company who will provide full training, a vehicle and the equipment needed for the role.

Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) – Benefits

• A starting salary of £28,600pa (consisting of salary and area weighting)
• Salaries are then increased every 6 months during training quickly rising to £33,000pa
• Salaries will then continue to rise based on progression and performance
• A fully expensed company vehicle including a fuel card
• Full training and certifications are provided as part of the role
• Excellent prospects in a vital Industry
• All necessary tools, uniforms and equipment will be provided
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Mobile Phone and Laptop
• Personal Pension Scheme

Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) - Daily activities

• Driving from site to site and working outside in all weather conditions
• Lifting, carrying and moving equipment and chamber covers
• Entry into and working within confined spaces
• Installing and maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical instrumentation

Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) - The Candidate

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential
• No prior sector experience is necessary as all training will be provided for the role
• Previous electrical or mechanical experience of any nature an advantage
• Previous as a field engineer is useful
• Relevant academic qualifications an advantage e.g. BTEC Engineering or BTEC Electrical
• You must have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn quickly during training
• You will be interacting with customers / clients on a daily basis so excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Flexibility to accommodate business needs

If you think you have the necessary skills for this Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) role then please apply