Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Full training

Pension scheme

Tools and equipment supplied

Mobile phone and laptop

Career progression

40 hours per week

Job summary

Fort Recruitment seeks a motivated Trainee Field Engineer to install and configure data equipment on the wastewater network. This full-time role includes a fully expensed vehicle, tools, and comprehensive training, with clear progression paths.

Starting salary is £27,000 per year, rising during training to £31,000 and continuing to increase with performance. A manual driving licence is essential and full training will be provided on site.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.
• Manual driving licence is essential.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure data equipment on wastewater networks.
• Drive between sites and work outdoors in all weather.
• Assist with lifting, handling and maintenance tasks for field equipment.

Skills

Motivation

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering background

BTEC Engineering or related (advantage)

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated individual, ideally with an engineering background, for this Trainee Field Engineer role which involves installing & configuring data 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 £27,000pa
• Salaries are then increased every 6 months during training quickly rising to £31,000pa
• 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 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 usefulRelevant 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