Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Trainee Field Technician
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Trainee Field Technician
Trainee Field Technician (Water Industry) – Leak Detection Role
Location: Slough, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Thames Valley region
Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week, standard working days) Essential: Full and valid clean driving licence
About the Role
Would you like to launch a career in the Water Industry? If you have a full clean driving licence and are looking for hands-on training with full support, this Trainee Field Technician position offers a structured path into leak detection and network maintenance.
This role is ideal for graduates, ex-forces personnel, drivers (multi-drop, meter readers, delivery drivers), or those with a manual or outdoor working background.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in detailed surveys to identify and locate underground water leaks using specialised equipment:
- Listening stick
- Correlator
- CAT (Current Attitude Transformer)
- Genny (generator-powered equipment)
- Ground microphones
- Traced and reported leaks via field equipment, logging accurate data in real time.
- Support survey and project work, includingTasksx not part of routine leak detection.
- Complete all mandatory paperwork accurately:
- Time sheets
- Survey forms
- Leak details logs
- Other required documentation
- Utilise basic computer skills to upload recorded data onto a laptop:
- Ensure all records comply with reporting standards.
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Training Provided
To begin, the company will cover full training in the following:
- EUSR Water Hygiene Training
- Unit 2: Street Works
Who This Role Suits
The position is best suited for candidates with:
- Graduates looking to gain practical industry experience.
- Ex-forces (military) personnel transitioning into civil/field work.
- Drivers/operators with experience in:
- Multi-drop delivery routes
- Meter reading
- Field progression
- Manual/trades background workers seeking outdoor/technical challenge.
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Key Requirements & Notes
✅ Mandatory: Full, clean, and valid driving licence (role requires frequent travel). ✅ Pre-Employment Policy: Drug and alcohol testing is compulsory.
📌 High Volume of Applications
- Due to the high number of applying candidates, we may only contact short-listed candidates.
- Feedback timeframe: If you haven’t heard back within 14 days, please accept that your application has not progressed further for this role.
📌 Equality & Diversity Every application is assessed purely on merit, skills, and ability – no discrimination criteria are used or intended in this advert.
Next Steps: Apply now with your updated CV to start your Trainee Leakage Technician career with an innovative company.
⚠️ Please note: This advertexpression is from Finlay Jude Associates Ltd (employment agency).
Would you like more details? Contact the recruitment team directly.
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