Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Trainee Leakage Technician
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Trainee Leakage Technician
Trainee Field Technician – Water Industry Position (Inverness Area)
Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kickstart a career in the Water Industry?
Key Requirements
- Full and valid clean driving licence (essential)
- Suitable for graduates, ex-Forces personnel, drivers, or those with manual/outdoor work experience
Role Overview
My client is recruiting for Trainee Field Technicians (inverness area) in a temporary-to-permanent position with a 40-hour workweek (Monday–Friday).
As part of the team, you will:
- Be trained to discover and locate water leaks in underground networks
- Contribute to field operations with competent support
Benefits
- Company van and fuel card provided
- Excellent training programme (including theoretical and hands-on development)
- Clear career progression opportunities
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Responsibilities (Main Duties)
To assist and contribute effectively to:
- Detailed surveys identifying leaks—determine type and precise underground locations
- Field repair teams by offering leak detection services
- General survey/project work (beyond daily leak detection requirements)
- Maintain full paperwork accuracy (timesheets, leak details, operation reports, etc.)
- Basic computer skills (laptop data uploads to company systems)
Training Given (Mandatory Courses)
A comprehensive programme will include:
- EUSR Water Hygiene (UK Water Industry training standard)
- Unit 2 Street Works (understanding utility access regulations)
who suits this role?
Explicitly encouraged applicants who:
- Are recent graduates
- Have tactical or practical background (e.g., ex-Forces)
- Were previously drivers such as:
- Multi-drop couriers
- Meter readers
- Delivery drivers
- Individuals versed in manual labour jobs/tasks/outdoor roles
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Additional Notes
- Drug & alcohol testing is compulsory for all applicants.
- Selection decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and job suitability. No discrimination policies apply regarding race, sexuality, age, disability, etc.
- Applications are managed via Finlay Jude Associates Ltd (employment agency).
- Application turnaround: Candidates may expect a response within 2 weeks. If no feedback is received, kindly consider the application unsuccessful for this advertised role.
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