Trainee Technician / Engineering / Construction Industry

Trainee Technician who is keen to learn new skills within the engineering / construction testing industry is required to join the company’s Project Team and provide technical and physical support at project sites nationwide.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Trainee / Entry Level Role – All Levels of Experience Considered.

Ideal candidates will have some sort of engineering college-based qualification. Although this is desirable. However, you must be willing to learn new skills and have great time-management. You will also need to be computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office / 365 (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).

SALARY: Starting on National Minimum Wage + Competitive Overtime + Benefits

LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH65).

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Month Minimum Probation Period Required

BENEFITS: Holiday Package (33 Days, Inc Bank Holidays) and Pension available

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions).

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trainee Technician who is keen to learn new skills within the engineering / construction testing industry.

Working as the Trainee Technician you will be a highly motivated and committed individual to provide technical and physical support to a small growing project team within the business. The role, which will predominantly be site-based, involves undertaking projects such as structural load testing to British Standard or bespoke requirements, environmental monitoring, and potentially bespoke structural monitoring installations and maintenance, nationwide. You will be joining a small dynamic and multi-disciplinary team.

As the Trainee Technician, the role will include a dynamic mixture of mainly daily on-site work (travelling nationwide), and also a small percentage of work at their testing facilities in Ellesmere Port. You will be working closely with a more experienced staff member while basic training is undertaken and shall provide assistance to undertake any works delegated.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Trainee Technician will include:

• Working as part of a small growing team to undertake long and short-term projects.
• Assisting with providing a higher quality of work to uphold the Company reputation and standard.
• Assisting with accurate recording of data and validation / checking of results.
• Assistance with analysing, reporting, and generating certification on all testing undertaken, strictly promptly.
• Carry out daily on-site / laboratory testing work, and yard work as directed, with initiative and foresight.
• Assistance with maintenance of all equipment and calibration records.
• Be able to focus on deliverables and to work well within a small growing team.
• Vehicle maintenance checks, and regular up-keeping of vehicle appearance and condition.
• Responsible for housekeeping of laboratory premises, including appropriate tools and equipment storage.
• To be aware of Company Health and Safety requirements and adhere to them fully, at all times.
• To be aware of all Company Policies and Procedures and adhere to them fully, at all times.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Computer literate with experience in using Microsoft Office Suite / 365 (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) plus be familiar with PDFs and know how to navigate the Internet.
• Great housekeeping abilities, keeping the Sites and the Laboratory workspace clean and tidy.
• The ability to work as part of a team, and independently to deliver accurate, compliant completed results and excellent customer service - always.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to short strict deadlines.
• A full and valid UK Driving Licence Required (6 points or less - no active convictions).
• Strong committed work ethics, with a willingness to learn and help.
• Punctual, committed, loyal, and reliable!
• Focused attitude and behaviour.
• Willingness to work away and/or drive nationwide daily to undertake work which may require additional hours - adhoc and/or with short notice, and may also include some evenings, weekends & nights.

Desirable

• An understanding of electrical / mechanical / structural engineering.
• Site experience (demonstrate competence with site tools/equipment).
• Great attention to detail.
• Have a flexible approach to time-keeping when completing jobs.
• Possession of a valid CSCS Card (preferred, can be undertaken later).
• Relevant Qualifications are desired, however not essential as basic job training will be issued along with internal & external qualifications provided by the Company when required, for each project.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.