Assistant Engineer

Assistant Engineer Outskirts of Newark / Mansfield (with UK travel), Full Time, Permanent

£12.71ph / £26,436

Future Prospects Group are delighted to be working with our client, an industry-leading water reuse and environmental engineering specialist, to recruit an Assistant Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an great opportunity for a motivated individual looking to build a long-term engineering career, offering full technical training, industry-related qualifications, and nationwide site experience within an innovative and sustainable sector.

THE ROLE

• Travelling nationwide alongside experienced service engineers to maintain and service customers systems.
• Assisting with routine servicing, remedial works, and repairs across components including filters, UV disinfection units, control panels, pumps, and valves.
• Developing hands-on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering skills on a daily basis through practical on-the-job training.
• Carrying out technical safety checks.
• Adhering to strict site health and safety standards.
• Completing mandatory documentation accurately, including site safety checklists, confined space entry forms, and activity logs on the company CRM.
• Supporting head office operations by assisting with vehicle checks, workshop inventory, and equipment preparation between site visits.
• Delivering outstanding customer service on client sites and representing the business in a professional manner at all times.

THE CANDIDATE

• A full UK driving licence and the willingness to travel nationwide, staying away from home up to three nights per week.
• A genuine interest in or foundational knowledge of electrical systems, pumps, plumbing, or mechanical controls.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and a practical, hardworking approach to physical tasks.
• Good computer literacy with confidence using standard Microsoft Office applications.
• An eagerness to learn and undertake fully funded qualifications, including CSCS, Working at Height, and Confined Space Entry.

THE BENEFITS

• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with regular overtime opportunities available.
• All hotel accommodation paid in advance plus a daily food allowance provided during UK travel.
• Fully funded industry qualifications including CSCS, Confined Space Access, Working at Height, First Aid, and Manual Handling.
• Additional non-contractual annual bonus scheme linked to business performance targets.
• Clear progression pathways towards an Apprentice Field Service Engineer role.
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with extra days accrued through service, plus a full Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom Wellbeing.

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