Trainee Field Technician

Precision People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Training Opportunities

Holiday

Pension

Overnight stay expenses provided

Job summary

Precision People are assisting a market leader in structural light testing to recruit a Trainee Field Technician in the Derby area. This short-term contract (3-6 months) is field-based with UK-wide travel and weekly overnight stays.

You will learn structural testing of lampposts using specialist equipment, work in small teams, and gain extensive training opportunities, with expensed overnight stays and progression potential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence (class B+E desirable).
• Experience operating machinery such as cherry picker, digger, JCB, scissor lift or forklift.
• Experience in groundwork, highway maintenance, construction labouring, civil engineering.
• Competent with Excel for test software and simple reports.
• Must be willing to stay away Monday-Friday.
• Happy to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Live within 30 minutes of Derby area.
• Be willing to start early when required.
• Strong work ethic and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Structural Testing and Analysis of Lighting Columns throughout the UK.
• Undertaking the structural testing of lampposts using machinery and test equipment (Digger/cherry picker type arms).
• Working in small teams (typically 2).
• Expensed overnight stays (Monday to Thursday) with an early return Friday on a weekly basis.
• Learning Force Deflection, Ultrasonic and Eddy Wave Current technology.
• Understanding the principals of the force deflection test.
• Providing weekly reports and vehicle check forms.
• Understanding Health & Safety Initiatives.
• Early starts and driving to the test location on a Monday morning.
• Setting up and liaising with contractors and clients on-site.
• Reporting and record keeping.
• Ensuring the security of machinery, vehicles and test equipment.
• Occasional nights/weekend work is required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Machinery operation

Excel basics

Away from home

Tools

Digger

Cherry picker

JCB

Scissor lift

Forklift

Job description

Trainee Field Technician

Structural Column Testing

Derby DE24 8EB

Short-term Contract 3-6 months

UK-Wide Field-based role involving weekly overnight stays

Up to £29,000 per annum
Extensive Training Opportunities, Holiday, Pension

Do you have experience operating plant machinery or groundwork and are keen to develop your skills further in a niche industry? If the answer is yes, then please read on...

Precision is excited to partner with a market leader in structural light testing as they grow their team in the Derby area. With a full order book and plans for continued success and growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual. They are currently seeking a Trainee Field Technician who is enthusiastic to learn structural testing. The depot is easily accessible from Derby, Castle Donington and surrounding areas.

The Role: Trainee Field Engineer:

• To carry out Structural Testing and Analysis of Lighting Columns throughout the UK for local councils, highways and the rail network.
• Undertaking the structural testing of lampposts using machinery and test equipment (Digger/cherry picker type arms)
• Working in small teams (typically 2)
• Expensed overnight stays (Monday to Thursday) with an early return Friday on a weekly basis.
• Learning Force Deflection, Ultrasonic and Eddy Wave Current technology
• Understanding the principals of the force deflection test
• Providing weekly reports and vehicle check forms
• Understanding Health & Safety Initiatives
• Early starts and driving to the test location on a Monday morning
• Setting up and liaising with contractors and clients on-site
• Reporting and record keeping
• Ensuring the security of machinery, vehicles and test equipment
• Occasional nights/weekend work is required.

Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Trainee Test Technician:

• MUST hold a full, clean UK driving licence (class B+E desirable)
• Have previous experience of operating machinery such as a cherry picker, digger, JCB, scissor lift or forklift
• Prior experience in groundwork, highway maintenance, construction labouring, civil engineering
• Competent with Excel to use the test software and create simple reports
• MUST be happy to stay away from home Monday-Friday
• Happy to be working outside in all weather conditions
• Live within 30 minutes of the Derby area
• Be willing to start early when the role requires
• Have a strong work ethic and commitment

The Package/Benefits - Trainee Field Technician:

• Starting salary up to £29,000 pro rota
• Daily expenses are provided along with hotels for overnight stays
• Monday-Friday shifts (days and sometimes nights)
• Additional night shift bonus
• Internal bonus progression within the first year
• Holiday scheme
• Internal courses Manual Handling: First Aid, G39, Sign Lighting & Guarding, 360 Degree Operation of Tracked Vehicle, HERS Accreditation Portfolio Courses.