Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service provider is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) in Reading. This full-time, permanent role involves installing monitoring equipment and maintaining valves on the clean water network. The position offers a starting salary of £28,600pa, increasing rapidly with performance, alongside full training and career progression. The right candidate will have a full driving licence and a strong work ethic. Excellent benefits include a fully expensed vehicle and personal pension scheme.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Full training and certifications

Personal Pension Scheme

Mobile Phone and Laptop

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive from site to site and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Install and maintain a variety of mechanical and electrical instrumentation.
• Interact with customers/clients on a daily basis.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Education

Relevant academic qualifications e.g. 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 £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