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Trainee/Apprentice Service Engineer–£20,800- £25,397– Wokingham, Berkshire
The Role
Do you have a keen interest in engineering and enjoy practical, hands-on work? Are you looking to kick-start your career with on-the-job training and a recognised qualification? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are the UK’s leading Water Hygiene, Water Treatment and Equipment Specialist, looking to appoint a Trainee Service Engineer to our growing team.
You will assist our experienced Service Engineers with water hygiene and treatment projects. Alongside hands-on site experience, you will complete an apprenticeship programme with dedicated classroom learning several days each month.
Ready to launch your engineering career with us? Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future!
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist other service engineers to undertake water hygiene/Service works on a variety of water systems and water treatment equipment/products, to gain knowledge of relevant practices and legislation
- Ensuring full compliance with relevant legislations and Health and Safety standards, and that Goodwater’s codes of practice are always observed.
- To ensure that customers standards and, and that work is completed to the highest standard, including where necessary, the production of concise and accurate reports for all work undertaken.
- To maintain high levels of communication with the Engineering colleagues and the Operations and Sales teams as required.
- To uphold the image of the company, by always dressing smartly and conducting/ presenting oneself in a professional and responsible manner.
- To uphold Health and Safety standards and ensure that Goodwater’s codes of practice are always observed. Any problems or hazards encountered while on site must be immediately identified to the lead engineer and/or the Line Manager, depending on the nature of the situation
The Company
Goodwater Ltd is the UK’s leading Water Hygiene, Water Treatment and Equipment Specialist. We are committed to providing high quality services, equipment and solutions throughout the whole life cycle of a building, making us the partner of choice for all consultants, contractors, and end users.
Our head office near Reading, Berkshire is perfectly positioned for us to service our 600+ customers and 700+ service contract sites in and around London and the Home Counties of England, and the rest of the UK.
The Benefits
- Holiday entitlement: 22 days per year, plus bank holidays.
- Provision of a laptop and mobile phone for business use only.
- Profit share as part of EOT (Employee Ownership Trust).
- Performance Bonus - based on appraisal.
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme.
- Various Incentive Schemes-Each Person, Long Service, UK Healthcare.
- Working hours will generally be 40hrs on-site per week.
- Working weekend rota (1 in every 3) paid as additional overtime.
- Training will be provided as necessary.
- Opportunity for career development within the company.
The Person
- Minimum Level 2 GCSEs or equivalent – Maths and English, grade C or above.
- Some practical site experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good computer skills, including Word and Outlook, and ability to use new software, Apps etc.
- Full Valid UK Driving licence (preferable)
- Enthusiastic, work well under pressure, understanding and demonstrating the importance of customer satisfaction and working to the highest standards.
- Able to participate effectively in teamwork and use own initiative when required. Must be a team player.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Ideally located within 20 miles of our office, but this is open to discussion
