Trainee Technician

Forrest Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in its field is seeking a Trainee Technician to join their team in Haydock. This entry-level position offers a mixture of office and field-based work, providing a diverse range of experiences. Candidates will work alongside an experienced Engineer, assisting with site surveys and producing analytical reports. With attractive benefits like a 10% annual bonus and opportunities for progression, this role is ideal for graduates with strong analytical skills and an interest in Geography or Engineering.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Free onsite parking

Birthday off paid

10% annual bonus

Death in service plan

Regular social events and company breakfasts

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Graduate or entry-level candidates are expected.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a customer-facing representative of the company.
• Assisting with conducting site surveys nationwide.
• Producing outcome reports and analytical reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Geography or Engineering degree

Job description

Trainee Technician - Permanent - Haydock - £23,500 plus annual bonus

Forrest Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with an award-winning, independently owned organisation who are a market leader in their field. They offer a range of services to businesses across the UK and are recruiting due to continued expansion, so this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving company. Joining a team of 2 within a modern, open plan office this role is a mixture of office based and field based work, so this is a diverse position which offers real variety! Reporting to the Head of Department and working alongside an experienced Engineer, duties will include:

Responsibilities

• Acting as a customer-facing representative of the company to clients
• Liaising with suppliers and customers via telephone and email to gather information
• Compiling pre-survey information packs with maps/ drawings/ plans/ documents
• Attending sites across the UK alongside the Engineer to assist with conducting site surveys
• Following survey completion, producing outcome reports on the bespoke system
• Creating analytical reports on Excel relating to the survey results which are submitted to the client (using formulas and v-look ups)
• Processing and submitting application forms on behalf of clients
• Following strict industry compliance policies and procedures
• Working in collaboration with the wider office team to ensure an efficient service and providing support to other teams as required
• N.B - Due to the field based nature of the surveys, the role does involve nationwide travel (travel and accommodation expenses will be paid) along with physical duties

Working Hours:

• 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Company Benefits:

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays / Free onsite parking / Birthday off paid / 10% annual bonus / Death in service plan / Regular social events and company breakfasts

The company are seeking someone at graduate/entry-level who they can develop and there are realistic progression opportunities within the business - we want to hear from candidates with aGeography or Engineering degree and experience of CAD would be advantageous.The ideal addition to the team will have strong analytical skills, be at an advanced level on Excel and be happy working in a hands-on, dual role involving field based survey work.

For further information about this role, please call Leanne at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion – 01942 825285. Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.