Job Description
We are recruiting Trainee Field Technicians to join a growing team supporting water industry projects across your local region. No previous experience is required, just a full UK driving licence and a willingness to work outdoors in a hands on role.
Why Apply?
- Full training provided, including industry recognised qualifications
- Flexible working hours
- Monday-Thursday night shifts (40 hours per week)
- Company vehicle & fuel card for work use
- Excellent entry route into the water industry
- Clear long-term career progression opportunities
Training Provided
You will gain accredited qualifications including:
- EUSR Water Hygiene Training
- Unit 2 Street Works (NRSWA)
The Role
This is a practical, field-based role working outdoors, supporting leak detection activities across the water network.
Your daily duties will include:
- Deploying and retrieving noise loggers (specialist listening devices) across local water networks
- Working within District Metered Areas (DMAs) to identify potential leaks
- Installing up to 80-100 devices per day on fire hydrants, valves and other network fittings
- Collecting and downloading data from equipment to support leak investigations
- Assisting in pinpointing leak locations across the network
- Driving between sites and completing manual tasks including lifting, bending and stretching
- Following health & safety procedures at all times
You will be trained to use specialist equipment which records leakage noise, helping teams accurately identify and locate underground leaks.
Who This Would Suit?
Ideal for people with experience as a:
Driver, Van Driver, Multidrop Driver, Meter Reader, Field Technician, Labourer, Warehouse Operative, Refuse Loader, Delivery Driver, Postal Worker, Outdoor Operative, or anyone used to manual or outdoor work.
Also suitable for:
- Individuals looking for a career change
- Ex-Forces personnel
- Anyone seeking a long term career with full training and progression opportunities
Trainee Field Technician Requirements
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working outdoors and carrying out manual tasks
- Ability to work independently and travel locally
- Good attention to detail
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to follow procedures and health & safety regulations
Additional Information
This role is subject to:
- DBS checks
- Drug & alcohol testing
If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Field Technician and want to work for a forward thinking Company, then apply now with your current updated CV.
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.
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