Trainee Field Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Field Technician to join their team in the Southwest region. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and requires a clean driving licence. Successful candidates will assist with leak detection activities and must possess excellent communication skills. This role is ideal for individuals with a manual background looking to transition into the water industry. Apply now with your updated CV.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company vehicle and fuel card

Full training provided

Qualifications

• A full clean UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to prioritise a variety of tasks.
• Used to working outdoors and interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

• Record acoustic sound files across a water distribution network.
• Work independently in urban/suburban environments.
• Assist in leak detection activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service focus

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Education

Water Hygiene, Street works and Manual handling accreditation

Tools

Digital equipment for leak detection

Job description

Overview

Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry? We are recruiting for a number of Field Technicians who will be based across the Southwest region. You will be required to assist in leak detection activities. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday with flexible working hours. A full clean Driving Licence is required.

This role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Using supplied technology, record acoustic sound files across a water distribution network using digital equipment
• Work independently within urban/suburban environments
• Liaise with supervisors
• Work to achieve targets
• Assist in leak detection activities
• Carry out manual tasks which may involve lifting, stretching and bending

Qualifications and experience (beneficial)

• Used to working outdoors and interacting with members of the public
• Self-motivated with an eye for detail and a focus on customer service and teamwork
• A full clean UK driving licence
• Ability to prioritise a variety of tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Water Hygiene, Street works and Manual handling accreditation – full training will be provided

The successful Field Technician must possess

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A full UK manual Driving Licence
• Vehicle and fuel card will be provided for work purposes

Trainee Field Technician benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Full training

Additional information

This is an amazing opportunity to get into the water industry. This role would suit a Driver, Van Driver, Multidrop Driver, Meter Reader, Noise Logging Technician, Field Technician, Labourer, Warehouse Operative or somebody with a manual working/outdoor background who is looking for a change in career.

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

If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Field Technician 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, 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. Please take a look at our website for further opportunities.