field service engineer Leeds, England
Job description
The Client
Our client is UK-based company that specialises in providing innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. With over 30 years of experience, our client has become a leader in the field of environmental technologies and has been recognised for its exceptional service and expertise.
Our clients main focus is on providing practical and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges faced by businesses, governments, and communities. Our client has a wide range of expertise in areas such as water treatment, soil remediation, air pollution control, waste management, and renewable energy.
The Role
Our client is recruiting for Field Engineers to join on a permanent basis to join the team in Leeds. As a field engineer you will work with teams on various wastewater and water projects around the UK & Ireland. The Field Engineer will be part of a small team, installing and maintaining water flow and level monitors in sewer pipes and rivers around the UK.
Your typical day will involve visiting around manholes where you will support your Crew Leader in setting up safely and then carry out the installation, calibration or removal of our equipment – which is usually located inside a confined space or man-hole chamber. This will include lifting and carrying equipment from the vehicle to the specified site.
Due to the safety critical nature of the work, successful candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing prior to start and on a spot check basis during employment.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidates will be positive, friendly and flexible people who will get on well working in a small team, travelling daily across the country and working outdoors. You must be willing to learn, and you must have a safe approach to your work. The work involves entry into manholes and confined spaces (sewers) so you need to be comfortable with this.
The following are also essential:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- A willingness to work away from home (including overnight stays)
- A willingness to be flexible in terms of working hours – some Saturday and Sunday shifts, may be required (this will attract a higher rate of pay)
Full training will be provided, so you don’t need previous experience in the sector, however a track record in a similar environment would be an advantage. It would be an added bonus (but not essential) if you have any of the following knowledge and/or training:
- Experience of driving a van
- Experience of the wastewater industry
- Training in confined space entry
- Training in NRWSA
The Rewards
- Full training, including confined space entry certification.
- A competitive salary starting at £22,700 basic, with enhanced pay for night working.
- Uplifted salary after 6- and 12-months service
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Contributory Company pension scheme
- Employee perks scheme
- Career development and progression
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £22,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: ATS2383
About ATS Recruitment
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.atsrecruitment.co.uk
