Position Overview:

Our client, who provides essential inspection activities to some of the largest national and international Companies involved in the food and drink industries, are looking to recruit a field-based trainee inspection engineer.

Although the head office is based in Swindon, this company carry out inspection activities at client sites throughout the UK and increasingly overseas. This role will, therefore, include regular travel and some over night stays. In some instances, there is also the chance to attend trips overseas.

The role:

This is a very varied role that would suit someone who is looking to begin a worthwhile career. On the job training is provided, alongside several notable qualifications.

• Attend clients' sites to carry out inspection
• Follow our test instructions and quality procedures
• Set up equipment in accordance with our inspection procedures at client's premises
• Abide by all Health and Safety standards through proficient use of risk assessments and method statements
• Prepare reports and certificates detailing results and findings
• Discuss findings and results with client
• Help maintain inspection equipment and carry out calibration checks

About you:

• Be a conscientious, responsible, proactive, very reliable individual with good timekeeping and a can-do attitude
• Sound knowledge of all MS Office applications
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Must be able to work on their own, as well as a good team player.
• Ability to work at height, climb ladders, scaffold, and access platforms. There is restricted access to some of the items we examine, therefore the ability to work in confined spaces essential. (Full safety training will be given)
• Willingness to travel both in the UK and abroad
• The role requires a willingness to work flexible hours with weekend, evenings, and some night shifts.

• Essential Requirements:
  Educated to GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English /A Level.
• A full UK driving license, Valid Passport
• Good eyesight, and not colour blind, due to the requirements of the role.

Salary: £25,500 + Overtime (Post Training & Experience £36K + Performance Bonus)
Location: Swindon + UK/Overseas Travel
Hours: Full Time Permanent Mon-Fri 9-5
Holiday: 20 Days Holiday +BH (Increases to 30 days after 3years service)

Other Benefits: 2 Paid Days Volunteering pa. Career Progression, Positive Supportive Working Environment, and Employer Contribution Pension Scheme