Trainee Field Technician

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Field Technicians in the Southwest region for a full-time position. The role involves leak detection activities, utilizing digital equipment to record sounds across a water distribution network. Successful candidates will receive full training and enjoy flexible hours, company vehicle, and a supportive environment. Ideal for those with manual work experience looking for a career change.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company vehicle and fuel card

Full training

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors and interacting with the public.
• Ability to work independently in urban and suburban areas.
• Capacity to engage in physical activities such as lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Record acoustic sound files using digital equipment.
• Liaise with supervisors to ensure tasks are completed.
• Adhere to performance indicators set by clients.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Driving experience

Education

Full clean UK driving licence

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.

Responsibilities

• Using supplied technology, record acoustic sound files across a water distribution network using digital equipment
• Working independently within urban/suburban environments
• Adhere to performance indicators set out but the client
• Liaising with supervisors
• Work to achieve targets
• This is a manual job which may involve lifting, stretching and bending and experience of driving long hours is beneficial

Qualifications / Skills

• Trainee Field Technician skill and experience beneficial to this role: Used to working outdoors and interacting with members of the public
• Self-motivated individual 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

Benefits

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

This is an amazing opportunity to get into the water industry.

This 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, 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 .

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