Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Livingston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Full training and certifications

40 hours per week

Mobile phone and laptop

Pension scheme

Job summary

Fort Recruitment seeks a Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) to install and configure monitoring equipment and repair valves on the clean water network across the region. The role includes a fully expensed company vehicle, comprehensive training, and all necessary tools and safety gear.

The position offers progression with salary growth during training, a standard 40-hour week, and a pension scheme. No prior sector experience is required, and you will gain formal certifications upon

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior sector experience is necessary as training is provided.
• Electrical or mechanical experience is beneficial.
• Experience as a field engineer is useful.
• Relevant academic qualifications (BTEC) are advantageous.
• You must have a strong work ethic and be fast to learn during training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure monitoring equipment.
• Repair and maintain valves on the clean water network.
• Drive between sites and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Handle lifting and moving equipment and chamber covers.
• Enter and work within confined spaces.
• Provide ongoing support and site-based tasks as required.

Skills

Driving licence (manual)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

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 £27,000pa
• Salaries are then increased by £1,000pa every 6 months during training quickly rising to £31,000pa after 2 years
• 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