Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer in the water industry to handle monitoring equipment and maintain valves on the clean water network. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £26,000, with regular increases during training, excellent career prospects, and comprehensive training. A full driving license is essential, and no prior experience is needed as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

Personal pension scheme

Training and certifications provided

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior sector experience is necessary.
• Previous electrical or mechanical experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant academic qualifications (BTEC Engineering or 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

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