Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Trainee Field Engineer in the water industry. You will install and maintain equipment on the clean water network. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The position offers a starting salary of £26,000 which increases with training and performance. A full driving licence is essential, and excellent communication skills are required.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

Personal Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior sector experience is necessary as all training will be provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence for manual gears

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Education

BTEC Engineering

BTEC Electrical

Job description

Overview

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 £26,000pa
• Salaries are then increased every 6 months during training quickly rising to £30,000pa
• 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

Job Info

• Job Title:
• Company: Fort Recruitment
• Location: Warrington, Cheshire
• Posted: Sep 26th 2025
• Closes: Oct 27th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time