Trainee Field Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company vehicle

Full training and certifications

Mobile phone and laptop

Personal pension scheme

Job summary

Fort Recruitment is seeking a self-motivated Trainee Field Engineer to install and configure sensors and monitoring equipment on the Wastewater network. The role is full-time and permanent, with comprehensive training and a company vehicle.

You will travel between sites, work outdoors, and gain hands-on experience with sensors, instrumentation, and confined spaces. A manual driving licence is essential, and no prior experience is required as training is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive between sites and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Install and maintain a variety of sensors and instrumentation.
• Lifting, carrying and moving equipment, including chamber covers; entry into confined spaces.

Skills

Manual driving licence

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

BTEC Engineering (advantage)

BTEC Electrical (advantage)

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated individual, ideally with an engineering background, for this Trainee Field Engineer role which involves installing & configuring sensors and monitoring 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 £28,700pa (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 sensors and 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