Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company vehicle

Full training and certifications

40 hours per week

Mobile Phone and Laptop

Personal Pension Scheme

Tools and equipment provided

Job summary

Fort Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry) to install and configure monitoring equipment and repair and maintain valves on the clean water network. The role includes a fully expensed company vehicle, full training, and progression opportunities with salary starting at £29,700 per year and rising to £34,100 during training.

Working full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, you will drive between sites, handle equipment, and work outdoors, with all necessary tools

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to learn quickly during training.
• No prior sector experience is necessary as full training is provided.
• Relevant academic qualifications (BTEC Engineering or BTEC Electrical) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive between sites and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Lift, carry and move equipment and chamber covers.
• Enter and work within confined spaces.
• Install and maintain a variety of mechanical and electrical instrumentation.

Skills

Driving licence (manual)

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Education

BTEC Engineering or 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 £29,700pa (consisting of salary and area weighting)
• Salaries are then increased every 6 months during training quickly rising to £34,100pa
• 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