Trainee Field Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Trainee Field Technicians for the Water Industry in the Southwest. This full-time role offers training and a flexible schedule. Candidates should possess a full clean driving licence and good communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting in leak detection and working outdoors. A company vehicle will be provided, along with training in required accreditations.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company vehicle and fuel card

Full training

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with an eye for detail and a focus on customer service.
• A full clean UK driving licence required.
• Water Hygiene, Street works and Manual handling accreditation preferred (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist in leak detection activities.
• Record acoustic sound files across the water distribution network.
• Liaise with supervisors and adhere to performance indicators.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work outdoors

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? 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.

The Trainee Field Technician Job requirements:

• 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

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

The successful Field Technician must possess:

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

Trainee Field Technician benefits include:

• 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.

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. Please take a look at our website for further opportunities.