Trainee Field Technician

Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnering with a leading provider of industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician to join its growing field-based team.

Please note, you will be required to undertake an in-depth background check before starting; please do not apply if you have ever been banned from driving, or ever been arrested as you will not pass these checks. This permanent, field-based role offers a starting salary of £32,100, with the opportunity to earn additional overtime.

You will be based in Sheffield but will be required to travel extensively across the UK, staying away from home 5-6 days per week, including weekends occasionally; OTE £40-45k with overtime. If you're a hands-on individual with experience in heavy industry or engineering, have a flexible approach to work and are looking to develop your career within a specialist industrial services business, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities of the Trainee Field Technician Reporting to the Blasting Engineer,

you will

Work as part of a field-based team delivering specialist industrial cleaning services across power stations and large industrial process facilities throughout the UK. Use patented blasting technology to safely and effectively remove slag and deposit build-ups from industrial plant equipment, including superheaters, economisers, heat exchangers and furnaces.

Carry out a range of services including Linear Cleaning, Stick Blasting, Compressed Gas and Offline Cleaning. Safely handle, transport and operate specialist equipment while maintaining high standards of health and safety within hazardous industrial environments.

Respond flexibly to customer requirements, working shifts and travelling extensively, including overnight stays and weekends. Required qualifications and experience To be considered, you must have: A full, clean UK driving licence.

A flexible approach to working, with the ability to stay away from home 5-6 days per week. A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A good understanding and appreciation of health and safety when working in hazardous environments.

The physical capability to undertake manual work, lift heavy equipment and walk around large industrial facilities. A willingness to travel extensively across the UK, with travel typically starting on a Sunday evening. The ability to pass the required police security checks, with no previous convictions.

Desirable experience It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have: A CSCS card or recognised Health & Safety Passport. Experience working in hazardous industrial environments. A basic qualification in, or understanding of, mechanical maintenance. Confined space training. A forklift licence. Previous experience in a han...

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