Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer in Dartford, UK. This full-time position offers comprehensive training, a starting salary of £28,600, and the opportunity for salary increases every 6 months. The successful candidate will install and maintain equipment in the water industry, requiring a full driving license and excellent communication skills. A company vehicle and all necessary tools will be provided.

Benefits

Company vehicle including fuel card

Full training and certifications

Personal Pension Scheme

Mobile Phone and Laptop

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior sector experience is necessary as all training will be provided for the role.
• Previous as a field engineer is useful.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Education

Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. BTEC Engineering, 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