Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Trainee Field Technician
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Trainee Field Technician
Trainee Field Technician
Recruiting on behalf of: a UK leader in water efficiency and demand management A company that delivers nationwide water demand management services to major water utilities and a broad range of commercial clients.
Why Apply
- Full training + nationally recognised qualifications
- Company van with fuel card (for business use only)
- Pension & Health Plan
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays (plus extra for long service)
- Overtime available
- Rotating shift pattern including day and night shifts
The Trainee Field Technician Role
You’ll join the Field Services Team as a Water Quality Flushing Technician, gaining hands-on experience with clean water networks. Based primarily in the Wessex Water region—covering Taunton and Yeovil—you’ll work alongside the Wessex Water team to carry out programmes that mitigate discolouration issues and enhance network performance. During drought periods, support may extend to broader water network activities.
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Main Duties
- Deliver planned mains flushing with the Wessex Water team
- Systematically flush clean water mains according to schedule
- Adhere to the highest standards for water hygiene and health & safety protocols
- Operate valves and hydrants while practising calm network principles
- Monitor turbidity, chlorine levels, flow rates and volumes
- Implement and apply pollution prevention measures throughout operations
Requirements
- Organised, accurate, and customer-focused in approach
- Reliable, hardworking, and punctual with strong attendance
- Desirable: Knowledge of clean water networks
- Strong digital skills, especially proficiency with Excel
- A complementary team player with exceptional communication and knowledge-sharing mindset
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Capable of working outdoors under all weather conditions, including night shifts
- Full driving licence required
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Career Growth
This role provides a strong pathway into the growing water sector, with a forward-thinking organisation offering excellent training and development opportunities.
Additional Note
Due to high application volumes, we may not reply to every submission. If you have not heard back within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful for this current opportunity.
No terminology in this advertisement discriminates on the basis of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Assessment will be conducted strictly on merit, qualifications, and an applicant’s ability to perform the duties effectively.
For related job opportunities, please visit our website. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as a recruitment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary worker placements.
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