Total 4 Fresh/Entry Level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH

Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry?
We are recruiting for a number of Trainee Field Technicians who will be covering your local area. You will be required to assist in leak detection activities, pinpointing water leaks on the network. Full training is provided, no experience is required.

This role is working days - 40 hours per week

Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• Monday – Friday working
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Full training – Industry qualifications

Full training will be given on the following:

• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works

The Job:
• The role requires you to deploy and retrieve loggers (small metal listening devices) within a DMA (district metered area) for water companies.
• The day to day duties include deploying loggers on the client’s furniture, most likely on fire hydrants and valves and normally 80-100 loggers deployed per day.
• The loggers will need to be retrieved 24 hours later and downloaded to see what results have been captured and the process repeated (the loggers capture constant leakage noise between optical times of 2.00 - 4.00 am and the noise is given in Decibels)
• This is a manual job which may involve lifting, stretching and bending and experience of driving long hours is beneficial.

This would suit a Driver, Van Driver, Multidrop Driver, Meter Reader, Noise Logging Technician, Field Technician, Labourer, Warehouse Operative or somebody with a manual working/outdoor background who is looking for a change in career.
The successful applicant must possess:
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A full UK manual driving licence as a vehicle and fuel card will be provided for work purposes
This is an amazing opportunity to get into the water industry!

Please note that this role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing and DBS checks.

If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Field Technician and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer

Job Location: Aylesford, Kent region (Field based role)

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Job Ref: 714

Telent are now looking for a Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer to join a talented team of Traffic Signals specialists in the Aylesford and Kent regions. Due to growth and demand from our customer(s), we in a position to grow our Traffic team in this region. This is a "Field based" role - the successful applicant MUST hold a full UK driving license and be comfortable to travel across the whole of the Kent region.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can learn new skills and are looking to kick-start a new career maintaining National, mission-critical Transport and Traffic infrastructure? Are you looking for an accredited and structured training programme to really test your capabilities? Then look no further and apply now!

When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer - What you'll do:​​​​​​​

As a Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer, you will work closely with one of our experienced and qualified Traffic Engineers to troubleshoot, fix, maintain, and test a range of Traffic Signals / Traffic Lights and electrical equipment that is associated with this, in and around the Aylesford and Kent regions. Training isn't just in a classroom, it is a healthy mix of 'on the job' learning and on-site working, providing you with an opportunity to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Highways Electrical Installations (LANTRA) and Sector based certifications such as ECS / HERS and the National Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS) Chapter 8, enhancing your knowledge and capabilities in this area of Engineering.

Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer - Who you are:

You will naturally have an interest in being 'hands on' and be willing to learn a new skillset. The prospect of troubleshooting, fixing, testing and maintaining (traffic) electrical equipment must excite you, especially on Traffic Signalling equipment. Any previous experience working within an electrical or an engineering environment is preferred but not essential, providing you are willing to embrace a new role and you are determined to learn. If you enjoy working outdoors and enjoy physically demanding work, then look no further - this is the right role for you.

Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer - Key requirements / behaviours:

• Highly motivated, willing to learn on the job and via online sources
• Ability to problem solve and provide ideas - ultimately the job requires you to think outside the box, and work through "fault finding instructions"
• Full UK Driving Licence holder
• Able to and willing to undertake a Drugs & Alcohol test to ensure compliancy
• Willing to be on "standby" once fully trained and competent
• Have good people/communications skills; able to communicate at different levels with multiple stakeholders and multiple levels

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to create an inclusive culture that not only respects but values difference and celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Fully kitted Commercial Vehicle + fuel card
• Uncapped overtime options
• Great development and progression opportunities
• 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, and the option to purchase up to 10 days at the beginning of each holiday year
• Company matched pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focussed

RPS are seeking additional Leakage Field Technicians for our South-East Water contract, covering the Basingstoke, Sussex and Kent area to detect, locate and report both visible and hidden leaks from the trunk main and distribution network. This is truly a great opportunity for an individual to develop their skills and experience with one of the UK’s leading Environmental Consultancies. This is a full time (40 hrs pw) permanent contract and is paying real living wage.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

What you’ll be doing

You will be working outside, using both traditional and electronic leak detection equipment to locate water main fittings & taking noise samples using electronic leak detection equipment (for which full training will be provided).

Who we’re looking for?

You will enjoy working outdoors, as most of your work is conducted outside (rain or shine)
A good standard of basic maths and English
Basic IT skills
Willing to work nights, weekends and overtime as required
Have good hearing
Good communication skills
Happy working alone and as part of a team
Full UK or Irish driving licence
What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary, which would be dependent on relevant experience plus extensive competitive benefits.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. All applications will be considered.

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Health and Safety

This role may involve:

Moving heavy items including manhole covers
Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)

We know we develop better solutions together.
That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. For us to live our purpose of creating shared value and to deliver on our promise to ‘make complex easy’ – for us and for our clients, we continue to build a culture where different working styles and experiences can thrive to achieve exceptional results.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with Inclusive Employers. We’re also proud to support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusive culture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suit them while delivering their best for RPS. That’s why we’ve created working groups as true inclusion is a journey that involves learning, collaboration, and engagement.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer

When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Are you looking for that first step in your career where a full structured training programme is offered, you work with a Team of supportive colleagues, and you can see the career pathway opportunities in front of you?

What you'll do:​​​​​​​

As a Trainee Engineer, a typical day will involve working closely with one of our experienced Team to maintain, install and test a range of electrical equipment. Training isn't in a classroom, it is a mix of 'on the job' learning, progressing towards an NVQ in Electrical Installations and Sector based certifications such as ECS.

Who you are:

You will have an interest and or some exposure to anything electrical - whether that's working with computers, you've had some experience or a college course.

Key Requirements?

• Motivation and willingness to learn
• Ability to problem solve - ultimately the job requires thinking outside the box, following fault finding instructions
• Full Driving Licence
• Undertake Drugs and Alcohol testing.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant people committed to getting the job done well.

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