Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Full training

Pension scheme

Tools supplied

Uniforms supplied

Laptop

Phone

Job summary

Fort Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a self-motivated Trainee Field Engineer with an engineering background to install and configure sensors and monitoring equipment on the Wastewater network. The role is full-time and permanent, with comprehensive training, a company vehicle and all necessary equipment provided.

You will become a fully trained Field Engineer and receive ongoing training in other specialist areas of the business.

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence required.
• No prior experience needed as training will be provided.
• Electrical or mechanical background is advantageous.
• Customer-facing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Driving between sites and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Lifting, carrying and moving equipment and chamber covers.
• Entry into and working within confined spaces.
• Installing and maintaining sensors and instrumentation.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Education

BTEC Engineering

BTEC Electrical

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated individual, ideally with an engineering background, for this Trainee Field Engineer role which involves installing & configuring sensors and monitoring equipment on the Wastewater network.

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. You will become a fully trained Field Engineer and also receive training in other specialist areas of the firm’s business.

Trainee Field Engineer – Benefits

• A starting salary of £28,700pa (consisting of salary and area weighting)
• Salaries are then increased every 6 months during training quickly rising to £34,100pa
• 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 sensors and instrumentation

Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) - The Candidate

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential
• No prior 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