Trainee Field Technician (Ex Forces candidates)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Field Technician to perform static load tests across the UK. Ideal candidates should possess a HGV Class 2 Licence and a mechanical aptitude, coupled with a willingness to stay away from home during the week. This diverse role offers comprehensive industry training and an exciting chance to apply skills from the Armed Forces while working on critical infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Performance Bonus (up to £6,000)

25 Days Holiday

Company training and qualifications

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a HGV Class 2 Licence.
• Mechanically minded with some experience.
• Comfortable with stay-away from home work.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV to various sites and set up load tests.
• Conduct static load testing and record data.
• Work Monday to Friday with weekend overtime opportunities.

Skills

HGV driving

Mechanical aptitude

Site work experience

Job description

Trainee Field Technician (Ex Forces candidates)

HGV Class 2 Licence Required

Homebased, traveling sites across the UK (including weekly stay away from home).

Candidates must be based from a commutable distance of Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, Hucknall, Long Eaton, Beeston, West Bridgford, Ilkeston.

£30,000-£36,000 + Performance Bonus (up to £6,000)+ Mon - Fri, 40hrs + Overtime Available (Weekends) + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Training + Qualification + Pension + Nationwide travel+ Overnight stays

Exciting opportunity for ex‑forces personnel. Join a company that offers a varied role with full industry training provided and qualifications.

On offer is a role that no day will be the same and where you will have autonomy as you travel to different sites across the UK. This is a chance to build on the skills and gained in the Armed Forces.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business operating at the forefront of structural and infrastructure testing across the UK. The company works on high‑profile projects including major stadiums, large commercial structures, and critical infrastructure, delivering essential safety and strength testing that underpins some of the country's most important builds.

The day‑to‑day responsibilities will be to perform static load testing, drive an HGV vehicle to sites, erect the test using the lorry‑mounted crane, and undertake site work using the automated pile testing equipment at customer sites. In this role you will be required to stay away from home on a weekly basis from Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will be someone who holds a HGV Class 2 Licence, is mechanically minded, and is happy with stay‑away from home.

Whether your background is in REME, Royal Navy, RAF, your transferable skills will be highly valued.

The Role

• Driving an HGV to sites across the UK and setting up structural pile load tests using lorry‑mounted crane equipment
• Carrying out static load testing using automated pile testing systems and recording technical data
• Site‑based field role working Monday to Friday with some weekend overtime opportunities

The Person

• Must have a HGV licence (Class 2) with confidence operating vehicles and associated equipment
• Mechanically minded/experience (college, apprenticeship or part‑time hobby)
• Happy with stay‑away from home on a weekly basis (Monday to Friday)

Reference Number: BBBH267023

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.