Trainee Field Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Clays End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Smart Meter Technicians for a permanent position in the utilities sector. This role involves installing and exchanging smart water meters across the local water network, requiring no prior experience as full training will be provided. Applicants should have a positive attitude, be physically fit, and possess a clean UK driving licence. The job offers long-term prospects with necessary tools and a company vehicle provided.

Benefits

Full training provided

Company vehicle and tools provided

Permanent position with long-term prospects

Qualifications

• Candidates must be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Must possess a reasonably clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Install and exchange smart water meters at customer properties.
• Upload data using provided tablet and software.
• Support the team on water network surveys and installations.
• Deliver small projects and packages of work.
• Work independently in urban/suburban environments.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Physical fitness

UK driving licence

Job description

Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the utilities sector for Smart Meter Technicians. No prior experience is necessary – full training, equipment, and a company vehicle will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a long-term career in the utilities sector.

You’ll be working across the local water network installing and exchanging smart water meters and uploading data via a company-issued tablet.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and exchange smart water meters at customer properties
• Upload data using provided tablet and software
• Support the team on a variety of different projects and initiatives, undertaking water network surveys and installations
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of small projects and packages of work
• Work independently as a single person unit within urban/suburban environments

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• A reasonably clean UK driving licence
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Must be located within commutable distance to Bath (accommodation not provided)

What We Offer

• Permanent position with long-term prospects
• Full training provided – no previous experience required
• Company vehicle and tools provided

If you’re hands‑on, dependable, and ready to start a new career, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this position, then click the 'apply now’ button. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.