Blasting Assistant - Sheffield

Blasting Assistant - Sheffield

Sheffield Full-Time 32100 - 32100 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Astute Technical Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a team providing industrial cleaning solutions across the UK power generation sector.
  • Company: Leading company in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions.
  • Benefits: Starting salary of £32,100 with OTE of £40,000 and generous holiday package.
  • Other info: Flexible working with structured development and progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while travelling and making a real impact in energy efficiency.
  • Qualifications: Hands-on experience preferred; full UK driving licence required.

The predicted salary is between 32100 - 32100 £ per year.

Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based in their Sheffield team, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week.

If you have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:

  • Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK's power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
  • Using key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiency of power stations and process facilities through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usage of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.

The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is a generous training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Experience of working in a 'hands-on' position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
  • A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
  • An understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
  • A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
  • A pro-active and can-do attitude.
  • Happy to travel across the UK.
Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role

Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000. Generous holiday package - 25 Days. Paid Travel and Expenses. Structured development and progression opportunity.

Blasting Assistant - Sheffield employer: Astute Technical Recruitment

Astute is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive starting salary of £32,100 with an OTE of £40,000 for the Trainee Field Technician role in Sheffield. The company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and provides extensive training opportunities, alongside generous holiday packages and paid travel expenses, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the dynamic power generation sector.

Astute Technical Recruitment

Contact Details:

Astute Technical Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Blasting Assistant - Sheffield

Hands-on Experience
Mechanical Maintenance Understanding
Explosive Transport and Usage
Teamwork
Flexibility
Pro-active Attitude
UK Driving Licence