Trainee Water Engineer
- Posted 04 August 2023
- Salary £20,319 per year
- LocationSheffield
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Water & Environmental
- ReferenceJO0000044655
- Contact NameDave Kua BA (Hons) FIRP CertRP
Job description
Role: Trainee Water Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: from £20,319.00 p/a plus package, OTE over £25,000.00 to £28,000.00 which includes £5 a day food allowance, and £30 a day if staying away. Plus working 5 to 10 overtime a week.
( £5 per day lunch allowance worth over £1150 per year)
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week ( all hours over 37.5 hours paid at X1.5 )
5 Hours overtime per week = £3500 a year - 42.5 hours a week = £25,000.00
10 hours overtime per week = £7000 a year - 47.5 hours a week = £28,000.00
Carrington West is pleased to be working on a new role with our client who is a systems integrator and specialist solutions provider of instrumentation and services for monitoring and managing discharges to the natural environment around the UK.
They help businesses meet and maintain environmental compliance, working in the areas of water and waste water monitoring, air and emissions monitoring, data acquisition, environmental management, and training.
The engineer will possess proven experience in problem-solving, as part of an engineering team. Successful applicants will provide customer support through product knowledge therefore dexterity and the ability to quickly familiarize themselves with new products and applications is essential. Successful candidates will work as part of a 2 or 3-man team carrying out installation, calibration, and maintenance of Flow and Water Quality equipment throughout the UK. The installation and maintenance work will require you to enter and work in confined spaces within the waste-water networks, therefore you will need to be physically fit.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Regular duties will include, but are not limited to:
·Long-distance traveling and operating of company vehicles in a safe manner (including
·weekly safety checks)
·Flexibility as additional work hours may be required.
·Installation and maintenance of Flow Monitoring and Water Quality Equipment
·Following all company procedures and protocols
·Safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
Essential and Desirable Skills/ Experience:
·Hold a UK driving license.
·Literate, numerate, and organized along with possessing a good work ethic and meticulous.
attention to detail.
·Ability to work away from home for up to 3 to 4 nights a week.
·Be able to work flexible shift times and adapt to changing work schedules.
·Ideally have relevant field service experience, however, full training will be given to
candidates who bring practical skills and a good attitude.
What will be offered:
·A competitive salary
·22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
·Company pension scheme
·Employee perks scheme
·Company-wide events
·Career development and progression (Professional Membership(s) paid)
Additional Payments:
·All overtime paid at x1.5 rate.( over 37.5 hours )
·£5 breakfast allowance paid if working between 06:00 - 08:00.
·£5 lunch allowance paid for each day worked.
·£30 evening meal allowance when staying away from home.
·All food allowance is purchased by the Lead Crew Leader on the van via company card.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
We are looking to move quickly sourcing for this position. Apply Today and We will be in touch to progress your application. You can contact me at dave.kua@carringtonwest.com or reach me on 02393 876 003.
Due to the volume of applicants, we may only be able to respond to Applicants who are to be progressed to the next stage. If you do not hear from us unfortunately it means your application hasn't been successful.
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