Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer in Horsham. This full-time role offers comprehensive training, a starting salary of £28,600, and vehicle usage for site work. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. This position provides pathways for salary increases every 6 months and opportunities in the water industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary with progression

Fully expensed company vehicle

Full training and certifications

Personal Pension Scheme

Mobile Phone and Laptop

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior experience is necessary as all training will be provided.
• Previous electrical or mechanical experience of any nature an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain a variety of sensors and instrumentation.
• Drive from site to site and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Lift, carry and move equipment and chamber covers.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

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 £28,600pa (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 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

If you think you have the necessary skills for this Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) role then please apply today