Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding company is looking for a Trainee Field Engineer in the water industry. This full-time role offers comprehensive training and excellent career progression. You'll be responsible for installing and maintaining essential equipment in the clean water network, working outdoors in diverse conditions. With a starting salary of £26,400, increasing every six months, and a fully expensed company vehicle, this position provides a fantastic opportunity to grow in a vital industry. If you're eager to learn and have a strong work ethic, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Full training and certifications

Mobile Phone

Laptop

Personal Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving license for manual gears is essential.
• Previous electrical or mechanical experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain mechanical and electrical instrumentation.
• Drive from site to site and work outside in various conditions.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Strong Work Ethic

Flexibility

Education

BTEC Engineering

BTEC Electrical

Tools

Monitoring Equipment

Mechanical Tools

Electrical Tools

Job description

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

1. A starting salary of £26,400pa (consisting of salary and area weighting)
2. Salaries are then increased every 6 months during training leading to £30,800pa
3. Salaries will then continue to rise based on progression and performance
4. A fully expensed company vehicle including a fuel card
5. Full training and certifications are provided as part of the role
6. Excellent prospects in a vital Industry
7. All necessary tools, uniforms, and equipment will be provided
8. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
9. Mobile Phone and Laptop
10. Personal Pension Scheme

Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) - Daily activities

1. Driving from site to site and working outside in all weather conditions
2. Lifting, carrying and moving equipment and chamber covers
3. Entry into and working within confined spaces
4. Installing and maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical instrumentation

Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) - The Candidate

1. Full driving licence for manual gears is essential
2. No prior sector experience is necessary as all training will be provided for the role
3. Previous electrical or mechanical experience of any nature an advantage
4. Previous experience as a field engineer is useful
5. Relevant academic qualifications an advantage e.g. BTEC Engineering or BTEC Electrical
6. You must have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn quickly during training
7. You will be interacting with customers/clients on a daily basis so excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
8. Flexibility to accommodate business needs

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