Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield.
The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Sheffield, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week.
If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:
- Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
- You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
- You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
- The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.
Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
- A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
- Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
- A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
- A pro-active and can-do attitude.
- Happy to travel across the UK.
Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role
- Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
- Generous holiday package – 25 Days
- Paid Travel and Expenses.
- Structured development and progression opportunity.
