Field Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Birmingham
10 months ago
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Field TechnicianBirmingham / Midlands£18.00 per hour (Paid via Umbrella PAYE - £516+ take home per week)Vehicle, tools, fuel card provided plus food allowance, accommodation (when required)Do you have a background in installing/replacing equipment within retail stores? Are you looking for your next contract role where a vehicle and fuel card is provided and all expesnses covered?My client are a leading services provider to a range of supermarket stores nationwide. Due to ongoing projects they require an individual to join the field team covering the Midlands area to install and/or replace security shields on chip & pin devices at checkout tills. This role may mean working across other sites in the UK. All expenses are covered as well as accommodation (when required) and a vehicle and fuel card will be provided.The ideal candidate would have worked within the retail environment previously such as on Point of Sale devices. The installation itself requires basic skills however the reporting and documentation of work is very important so requires someone with good attention to retail, professional and reliable.The Role:Install/replace PIN security shields on Chip & PIN devices at checkout tills. Report back immediately to project management team to highlight any issues or discrepancies whilst on site. Liaise with the staff within the store to ensure their daily trade is not impacted during the installation processField Based covering MidlandsStart date estimated between 21st/28th April. Project length 10-12 weeks.8 hour working day (9.5 hours including travel, 45 minute there & back unpaid as deemed travelling to workplace)A DBS will need to be done unless you have a recent certificate to handThe Candidate:Clear and concise communicator, with both customers on site and the Project team in the office.Previous experience working in a busy retail environment and working around both staff and customers to cause minimal impact on their shopping experienceAbility to work in a solo environment and communicate effectively with project management teamFull UK, Clean Driving LicenseHappy to travel (and staff away when required), reliableRecent DBS or happy for one to be done (free of charge)Reference Number: BBBH251272To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.TPBN1_UKTJ

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