Job Description

Job Reference:

Trainee Service Engineer

Employer:

Aqua Protec Ltd

Department:

Service Engineer

Location:

National Travel (National Office, Stockwood Business Park)

Job Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time 37.5 hours per week with opportunity for overtime

Benefits:

Weekend/evening overtime rate, paid from door-to-door, competitive salary, workplace pension, ongoing career progression, training, mentoring and certifications.

The trainee service engineer role provides opportunity for a motivated individual wishing to take the first step on their career path to join our team of experts and industry leaders.

This role provides a diverse and stimulating opportunity for training in site-based work; including pre-planned water maintenance, plant and equipment servicing and installation, plant and pipework disinfection, analytical sampling and closed system testing and maintenance across a variety of sectors including; NHS, Health and Social Care, Universities and the Hospitality industry.

The trainee service engineer role is integral to supporting clients by delivering services from within our high quality and innovative product set. The successful candidate will work within the experienced Service Operative Team, reporting progress to Project Managers who have a strong technical understanding of our products, services, and legislative regulations and guidelines.

Managed by our approachable Operations Team, Aqua Protec uses pioneering Mobile Workforce Management software to plan and manage the daily schedule of Service Operatives within the team, utilising tablet PCs for dispatch, navigation, recording work completed on-site, managing timesheets and expenses and communication.

Through the Company's Skills Development Programme, the successful candidate will be trained and mentored in key areas as required, ensuring thorough support in developing; understanding of the Company including its values and policies, software and practical understanding and experience of the services being completed.

As part of this role you will receive:

CPD Points Certified Water Hygiene Training

CPD Points Certified Legionella Awareness Training

RoSPA Approved Health and Safety Training

Relevant City and Guilds Certification as appropriate to your career path

Successful applicants will also receive Covid-19 awareness training including the correct use of PPE and complete an individual worker Covid-19 Risk Assessment.

Following successful completion of the Trainee Skills Development Programme, you will be able to choose your career pathway to specialise within the mechanical or consultancy aspect of the role to continue to develop your career with us at Aqua Protec.

The Company

Our ethos is to deliver services to the highest industry standards. We are looking for ambitious and conscientious individuals to join our team of experts to provide the NHS and other areas of the Health and Social care sector with our gold standard services.

Established in 1990, the Company has provided products and services in the water industry for over thirty years. Our growing workforce are recognised for exceptional customer care, providing high quality products and punctual service delivery to our clients.

We are committed to recruiting individuals to our team who share our ethos and want to work towards achieving our Company vision, ensuring that the building users of our clients, for example, patients, students, families and workers, are safe from Waterborne Pathogens. At Aqua Protec we work together to exceed our Customers' expectations by; doing what we say we will do, looking after ourselves and others, investing in relationships, communicating openly and honestly, developing innovative ideas and solutions and always delivering and excellent service. We expect our team members to share our values demonstrating a genuine commitment and ability to work in this way.

Aqua Protec is committed to enrolling all personnel on our Skills Development Programme. The Skills Development Programme is a pathway designed to assist you in maximising your potential. No matter where you are in your career.

Important Information:

Aqua Protec is an equal opportunities employer.

Aqua Protec offers excellent training and career development opportunities.

You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in order to visit client sites.

You must hold a full valid UK driving license.

You must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work and live in the UK.

You will be required to work at various locations within the UK and occasional weekends on a rota basis with out of town living allowance and bonuses.

Person Specification - Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Full UK driving licence

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

Knowledge of industry relevant legislation and guidelines; including but not limited to, ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM04-01, Water Regulations.

Desirable

City and Guilds or equivalent in a relevant field

Person Specification - Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent ability to communicate in writing and verbally

Effective organisation skills

Able to communicate with a variety of levels and roles within a team environment

Proficient with spreadsheet and project management software

Attentive to detail

Ability to use initiative and react quickly

Warm, personable and approachable

Shares in Company values and ethos

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 10.00-13.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Able to work a minimum of one weekend per month Able to work away a minimum of one week per month
Work Location: On the road