Job Title: Irrigation Engineer
Location: Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9GJ
Salary: Dependant on experience
Job type: Full-time, Permanent.
We are the main UK agent for Rain Bird manufactured irrigation components and have been established for over 28 years. Our founder and Managing Director, Jeremy Green, started the business from home in 1994 and has developed it over the years into the market leader it has now become. We cover all aspects of the design, installation & maintenance of irrigation systems ranging from stately homes and golf courses to small watering systems for hanging baskets and pots. We work closely with landscape architects to develop well designed systems to get maximum watering efficiency whilst remaining cost effective.
Our office is based in Pitstone, Beds LU7 9GJ but the work will be in and around the M 25 plus the Home Counties.
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined Irrigation Technician to join our growing team. You will be working Mon – Fri 8.30 am – 4.30 pm in various locations mostly within the M 25 (though some are further afield). You will be involved in installing, designing and maintaining irrigation systems from a variety of clients both commercial and residential. There will be some liaison with other businesses including site foremen, some troubleshooting and working to deadlines plus communication with both customers and the office.
Candidate Requirements:
The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication & interpersonal skills, be self-motivated but also able to work in a small team, pay good attention to detail, enjoy working outdoors, be organised, be presentable and hard-working and able to work under pressure. A full, clean driving licence is essential and a CSCS card is preferable.
Qualifications:
A good standard of education including numeracy and literacy is expected though no formal qualifications are required other than 5 GCSE passes or equivalent.
Experience:
Experience of dealing with customers would be an advantage. Knowledge of irrigation engineering and Rain Bird products would be a bonus but is not essential as on-the-job training will be provided.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme after probationary period of 3 months
- A company van may be provided,
- company uniform & safety equipment,
- Training for CSCS, First Aid and use of various equipment provided as and when necessary
- Annual Company Bonus scheme
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Irrigation Installer, Irrigation Technician, Environmental Consultant, Senior Consultant, Process Engineer, Engineer Consultant, Chemical Engineer, Environmental Advisor, Environmental Coordinator, Design Technician, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Project Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, SolidWorks Engineer, Designer may also be considered for this role.
