Trainee Water Engineer( Manchester)

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Water Engineer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This exciting opportunity is perfect for those looking to kick-start their career in the water and drainage sector. The role offers full training, enabling you to work on essential water projects while ensuring the safety of your team and the public. You'll be part of a dedicated crew, engaging in hands-on tasks and gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. This position promises growth potential, leading to supervisory roles and further career development in the water sector.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with less than 5 points.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of Survey Operatives and the public.
• Move and handle heavy manhole covers.
• Monitor team safety while working underground.

Skills

UK Drivers License

Health and Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Job description

Role: Trainee Water Engineer
Location: Irlam, Manchester Office
Salary: GBP25,875.20 based 40-hour hour week, GBP12.44 per hour
Standard working week: Monday - Friday (possible overtime on Saturdays time and a half and Sundays double time) on occasions required to work night shifts and stay away from home work.
Essential Criteria: UK Drivers license with no more than 5 points, MUST live with in 30 mins drive of Irlam
Engagement: Full time temporary to permanent hire over 6 months

Are you looking to kick start your career in the water/drainage sector? If so look no further.

I am working with a market leading client who are looking to recruit a Trainee Water Engineer based from Manchester or the surrounding areas.

In this role you will be working in a site based capacity as part of a 2-3 person team attached to water projects water utility companies such as Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water, Severn Trent and United Utilities. As a result some stay away work is required where you will be provided with hotel accommodation and subsistence,

Full training will be provided so no prior experience is required, Please note only candidates who hold a full UK drivers license with less than 5 points can be considered for this role.

Key points of the role.

Ensuring the safety of our Survey Operatives and members of the public
Moving and handling heavy manhole covers
Following instructions from your crew leader
Being alert and monitoring the safety of your team members whilst they are underground
Working at height and within a confined space
Contact with waste-water and sewage (PPE will be provided)

Please note mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role

Suitable Candidates will need?

Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Enjoy working as part of a team
A flexible approach to working hours and possible Nights.
Physically able to undertake all duties required (lifting/carrying etc.)
Commitment to working safely with excellent health and safety awareness
Full UK driving licence
This role would suit anyone with a drivers license that is based near Irlam who is looking to kick start a career in the water sector. This role would naturally progress into a supervisor role and potentially can transfer into CCTV investigation.

If you are interested in this role please apply ASAP using a copy of your CV.

Please note due to the high level of applications only successful candidates will be contacted with in 2 working days of their application.