Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Dalmeny; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Full training and certifications

Personal pension scheme

Mobile phone

Laptop

Uniforms and equipment provided

Job summary

Fort Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) to install and configure monitoring equipment and repair valves across the regional clean water network. This permanent, full-time position includes comprehensive training and a company vehicle with fuel card.

The role offers full training and certifications, a pension scheme, and equipment such as a mobile phone and laptop. Expect 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with progression based on performance.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior sector experience required as training provided.
• Electrical or mechanical experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive between sites and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Lift, carry and move equipment and chamber covers.
• Enter and work within confined spaces.
• Install and maintain a variety of mechanical and electrical instrumentation.

Skills

Full driving licence (manual)

Education

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 £27,000pa
• Salaries are then increased by £1,000pa every 6 months during training quickly rising to £31,000pa after 2 years
• 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