Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Trainee Field Engineer in Manchester. This full-time permanent position offers a starting salary of £26,000pa with increments based on performance. Responsibilities include installing and configuring data equipment in the Wastewater network and requires a full driving license. Training is provided, making no prior experience necessary, and you’ll engage with customers regularly. Enjoy a good work-life balance with excellent growth prospects in a vital industry.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Training and certifications

Personal Pension Scheme

Mobile Phone and Laptop

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Driving from site to site and working outside in all weather conditions.
• Lifting, carrying and moving equipment and chamber covers.
• Installing and maintaining a variety of mechanical instrumentation.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Customer interaction skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

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 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 £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 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