Trainee Field Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Water Industry firm is seeking a Trainee Field Technician in Galashiels. This entry-level role includes training in leak detection on underground water networks. Ideal candidates are graduates or those with manual working backgrounds, and must have a full clean driving license. Applicants will assist in surveys, support repair teams, and complete paperwork. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the water sector with full training provided.

Benefits

Full training and support

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• No specific education required; open to graduates and others.
• Ability to work outdoors and manually.

Responsibilities

• Assist in detailed surveys to locate water leaks.
• Provide leak detection support to repair teams.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Upload data onto laptops as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to assist in leak detection

Driving

Job description

Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry?

Do you have a full clean driving licence?

My client is recruiting for a Trainee Field Technician.

The Field Technicians will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks.

Job Responsibilities

• To assist in detailed surveys to identify the type and location of water leakage
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection services
• Assist in survey work/project work not normally associated with day‑to‑day leak detection
• To assist in adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, leak details and other duties as required)
• Possess basic computer skills as you will be uploading data onto a laptop.
• It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence as you are required to drive for the role.

Training

• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Work

Ideal candidates

• Graduates
• Ex‑Forces
• Drivers / Driving (Multi Drop, meter readers, Delivery Drivers)
• People with a manual working/outdoor background

Please note that this role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity and want to work for a forward‑thinking company then apply now with your current updated CV.

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.