Trainee Field Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Ganwick Corner; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A water industry recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Field Technician in the United Kingdom. The role offers full training and support, with responsibilities including leak detection and assisting in surveys. Candidates must have a full clean driving licence. This is a temporary to permanent position with a focus on career progression and Monday to Friday hours.

Benefits

Company van/fuel card provided

Excellent training programme

Fantastic career progression

Qualifications

• Graduates or those with manual working experience preferred.
• Full clean driving licence required.
• Experience in multi-drop driving or meter reading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in detailed surveys to identify water leakage.
• Provide leak detection services to repair teams.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Use a laptop for data entry.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to assist in surveys

Manual working/outdoor background

Job description

Introduction

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 Trainee Field Technicians who will be covering your local area. The successful candidate will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks. This role is working days – 40 hours per week. This is a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Monday – Friday working
• Company van/fuel card provided
• Excellent training programme
• Fantastic career progression

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

Training

• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works

Candidate Profile

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

Additional Information

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

Application Call to Action

If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Field Technician and want to work for a forward‑thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV.

Application Process

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Employment Agency Statement

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency.