Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer in the water industry in Basingstoke. This full-time role offers comprehensive training along with a starting salary of £28,600, rising to £33,000 during training. Candidates with a full driving licence and strong communication skills will thrive in this opportunity, contributing to vital services in clean water management. A company vehicle and all necessary equipment will be provided to ensure success in this outdoor role.

Benefits

Company vehicle including fuel card

Full training and certifications

Mobile Phone and Laptop

Personal Pension Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install and configure monitoring equipment.
• Repair and maintain valves on the clean water network.
• Drive from site to site and work outside in various conditions.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. BTEC Engineering or BTEC 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