Trainee Field Technician (Ex Forces candidates)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in the UK is seeking a Trainee Field Technician, particularly welcoming ex-forces personnel. The role involves driving an HGV to various sites, setting up structural tests, and conducting static load testing. Candidates must hold a HGV Class 2 Licence and be willing to stay away from home from Monday to Friday. The position offers a competitive salary of £30k-£36k plus bonuses and benefits, including extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance Bonus (up to £6,000)

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Training + Qualification

Pension

Qualifications

• Must hold a HGV Class 2 Licence and be mechanically minded.
• Experience or skills related to vehicle operation and equipment.
• Willing to stay away from home weekly (Monday to Friday).

Responsibilities

• Driving an HGV to various sites and setting up tests using a crane.
• Conducting static load testing and recording technical data.
• Site-based role with opportunities for overtime on weekends.

Skills

Mechanically minded

HGV Class 2 Licence

Confidence operating vehicles

Job description

Trainee Field Technician (Ex Forces candidates)

HGV Class 2 Licence Required

Home based, travelling 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 where 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, driving the HGV vehicle to sites, erecting the test using the lorry mounted crane, and undertaking 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 happy with stay away from home.

Whether your background is in REME, Royal Navy or 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: BBBH (phone number removed).

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Euan Dungavel at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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.