Trainee Leakage Technician
WRc Group
Date: 2 days ago
City: Swindon
Contract type: Full time

The Vacancy
WRc, a member of RSK Group are looking for Trainee Field Engineers / Field Engineers to join their team in Swindon on a full-time, permanent basis.
No experience required however you must have a full UK Driving License with the ability to drive a 3.5-tonne medium wheelbase van! This is a physically demanding position in which you will mainly travel daily from our Swindon office into London to conduct work, however there will be times when working away nationally and occasionally internationally is required.
The role offers great opportunities for career progression within the team!
The role will involve assisting in carrying out our pipeline inspection surveys, helping insert our cutting edge technology systems for your colleagues to analyse back in the office. All tools and equipment will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
#Engineering #Environmental #rskfamily
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.
WRc’s 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
WRc, a member of RSK Group are looking for Trainee Field Engineers / Field Engineers to join their team in Swindon on a full-time, permanent basis.
No experience required however you must have a full UK Driving License with the ability to drive a 3.5-tonne medium wheelbase van! This is a physically demanding position in which you will mainly travel daily from our Swindon office into London to conduct work, however there will be times when working away nationally and occasionally internationally is required.
The role offers great opportunities for career progression within the team!
The role will involve assisting in carrying out our pipeline inspection surveys, helping insert our cutting edge technology systems for your colleagues to analyse back in the office. All tools and equipment will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- To deliver clean and dirty water projects in line with business requirements and customer expectations.
- Ensure projects are undertaken in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to cost, time and quality in line with company standards and procedures.
- Work with the planner to ensure any changes to the schedule are communicated to all stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Ensure adherence to governance, processes, and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintaining in company and Client requirements for Health and Safety.
- A full UK Driving License with the ability to drive a 3.5-tonne medium wheelbase van.
- The desire to work outdoors in all weather.
- Construction background would be an advantage but not essential.
- Good level of communication and knowledge of Microsoft 365.
- Good level of fitness to cope with a physically demanding job.
- Happy to work away once a month for a period of time.
- The ability to cover night work/weekend work.
- Starting salary up to £25,500 plus overtime
- Life assurance
- Private Health Care Plan after probationary period
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
#Engineering #Environmental #rskfamily
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.
WRc’s 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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