Trainee Submersible Pump Engineer

at  Timberwise

The Basement Sump and Pump Company is part of Timberwise UK Ltd, one of the UK’s largest privately owned damp proofing and remedial treatment companies, specialising in damp and timber treatment, waterproofing and structural repairs.
Timberwise is a family run specialist construction business located throughout England, Scotland and Wales that has been trading for over 50 years and is a founding member of the PCA. The company aspires to improve people’s lives through a range of property preservation services from basement waterproofing to timber treatments.
We pride ourselves on the values of honesty, integrity, reliability and teamwork. The company offers a fantastic work environment and believes that people are what make the difference in the business.
We are now looking for a Trainee Submersible Pump Engineer to join our team in the Chorley area. You will be expected to drive throughout the area to perform your role. A local storage facility will be set up for you to store and receive parts.

As a Trainee Submersible Pump Engineer your role will include:-

• Servicing, cleaning and checking basement pumping stations within properties (domestic and commercial)
• Working with groundwater, stormwater and sewage pump systems
• Undertaking a planned maintenance programme usually on a 6 month or annual basis
• Installing replacement pumps and accessories as required including associated pipework
• Checking electrical readings via insulation resistance and continuity tests.

Previous experience of similar work is not essential as all training will be provided.

As a Trainee Submersible Pump Engineer you will be / have:-

• A Team Player
• Self-starter, with ability to work alone
• High attention to detail and always able to deliver high quality
• Methodical and organised
• Good communicator and customer facing
• Able to plan own work and have a good level of IT
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Field based
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence

Training will be providec. Electricial qualifications and knowledge of below ground waterproofing, would be beneficial but they are not essential.

THE IDEAL PERSONAL QUALITIES:

We are looking for people to join our team who are proactive, customer focussed, approachable, with a can-do attitude who share our values and behaviours are just as important as skills and experience. We look for people who:

• Are honest and trustworthy
• Are driven to consistently exceed expectations
• Take ownership of tasks and see things through
• Meet deadlines and are result driven
• Respect and value others
• Go the extra mile

Timberwise will offer you:

• Company van
• All PPE and tools supplied
• Access to support and industry training
• Career Progression
• Monthly bonus
• Call out bonus
• Loyalty awards
• Company pension (Royal London)
• Health care cash plan (Healthshield)
• Death in Service Benefit (BC&E)
• Wellbeing programme

The hours of work are 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours work for which extra payment / overtime will be made.
Pay rate is commensurate with skill level and previous experience.

• Servicing, cleaning and checking basement pumping stations within properties (domestic and commercial)
• Working with groundwater, stormwater and sewage pump systems
• Undertaking a planned maintenance programme usually on a 6 month or annual basis
• Installing replacement pumps and accessories as required including associated pipework
• Checking electrical readings via insulation resistance and continuity tests