Job Description:

Trainee Field Technician

We are currently recruiting for a number of Trainee Field Technicians to support water leak detection activities across the Medway area

This is an excellent opportunity to start a career within the water industry, with full training provided and no previous experience required.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (day shifts)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided
• Full training and industry-recognised qualifications
• Long-term career opportunities within the water sector

Training Provided Successful candidates will receive full training, including:

EUSR Water Hygiene
Unit 2 Street Works

The Role as a Trainee Field Technician, you will assist with water network leak detection by deploying and retrieving specialist logging equipment within District Metered Areas (DMAs).

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Installing noise loggers on water network assets, including fire hydrants and valves
• Deploying approximately 80–100 loggers per day
• Returning to retrieve the loggers after 24 hours
• Downloading and reviewing collected data to identify potential leakage activity
• Recording findings accurately and repeating the monitoring process as required
• Driving between various locations within your designated area
• The loggers are designed to capture leakage noise during quiet overnight periods, helping to identify hidden leaks within the network.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role that involves regular walking, bending, stretching and occasional lifting. Candidates who are comfortable driving for extended periods and working independently will be well suited to the position.

Ideal Backgrounds We welcome applications from individuals with experience in roles such as:

• Driver or Van Driver
• Multi-Drop Driver
• Meter Reader
• Field Technician
• Warehouse Operative
• Labourer
• Any practical, outdoor or manual working environment

Applicants must have:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Please note that all successful applicants will be subject to DBS checks and compulsory drug and alcohol screening.

Apply today if you are looking to build a rewarding career with a forward-thinking company and would like to enter the growing water industry, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Selection decisions are based solely on skills, experience and suitability for the role.