Trainee Machine Control Application Engineer - Bristol

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The Role:

Our nationwide Survey and Safety division hire a comprehensive range of equipment including construction levels and lasers, total stations, GPS, machine control, cable detection equipment, GPR, gas detection, communication equipment and much more to all sectors including the construction, civil, utilities, rail, fit out and infrastructure sectors.

The Machine Control Applications Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• To carry out set up of machine control equipment on site.
• Depot and field based role working with on machine and off machine products.
• On site calibration of machine control equipment and gain knowledge of on board software.
• Completing and adhering to correct procedures on site when commissioning /decommissioning equipment.
• Establishing site control, installations of GPS base stations and localisation of GPS equipment.
• To actively support all products within the machine control portfolio and offer technical support to GAP Group's current customer base by either site visits or telephone.

This is a challenging, fast paced and rewarding role that provides a fantastic platform to grow and progress within GAP Group.

You will undergo a 2 year training programme to become a fully qualified on site machine control Engineer.

Please note candidates will be required to travel and have nights away within the role.

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Construction machinery knowledge is desirable but not essential.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of hydraulic control systems and electrical systems however full training will be provided.
• Strong team player with the ability to work to own initiative
• Ability to take advanced training on board and put in to action.
• Full UK driving license.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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