Trainee Field Technician

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

Job summary

A water industry company in Portsmouth is seeking a Trainee Field Technician to assist in leak detection activities. The role offers full training, a company vehicle, and flexible working hours. Candidates must have a full clean UK driving licence and excellent communication skills. A manual role requiring physical activity, this position is perfect for those motivated to enter the water sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company vehicle and fuel card

Full training

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor work and public interaction.
• Full clean UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leak detection activities across the Southwest region.
• Record acoustic sound files in a water distribution network using digital equipment.
• Work independently and liaise with supervisors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Self-motivated

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? Do you have a full clean Driving Licence?

Responsibilities

• Assisting in leak detection activities across the Southwest region.
• Using supplied technology, record acoustic sound files across a water distribution network using digital equipment.
• Work independently within urban and suburban environments.
• Liaise with supervisors and work to achieve targets.
• Perform a manual role that may involve lifting, stretching and bending; experience of driving long hours is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Trainee Field Technician skill and experience beneficial to this role:
• 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; a vehicle and fuel card will be provided for work purposes.

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 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, 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 have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful for the role currently advertised. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed on 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 visit our website for further opportunities.