Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer in the Water Industry to install and configure monitoring equipment across the region. This full-time permanent role offers comprehensive training, a starting salary of £28,600 which can increase to £33,000 during training. Candidates should possess a full driving license and require no prior sector experience as all training will be provided. Strong communication skills are essential, and flexibility is needed to meet business demands.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Full training and certifications

Mobile phone and laptop

Personal pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• No prior sector experience is necessary as all training will be provided.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn quickly during training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Flexibility

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. BTEC Engineering)

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 £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 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

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