Trainee Service Engineer

Reading
11 months ago
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Trainee Service Engineer

Industrial Filtration & Extraction Equipment - M4 Corridor, Occasional access to Northamptonshire

Reading, Slough, Swindon, Andover, Basingstoke

£25,000 - £30,000 Basic Salary + Vehicle + Overtime + Benefits + Training

Looking for a role to launch your engineering career?
Eager to use your engineering and technical skills?Our client is on the search for an energetic and driven trainee engineer looking for a field-based role. They have a wealth of experience in their sector.

The Client recruiting for the Trainee Service Engineer:

Our client is expanding and on the lookout for engineers and technicians.
Over 35 years of building strong customer relationships.
Known for excellence and a prestigious client base.
Receive top-notch training and support in a dynamic environment.
Work with renowned companies in the F1, Automotive, Aerospace, and Electronics sectors, amongst others.Your Role as a Trainee Service Engineer:

Carry out LEV Testing on dust, fume, and mist extraction systems.
Collaborate with a diverse range of well-known engineering clients.
Producing legal reports that document the systems thoroughly.
Be part of a supportive, collaborative, service and install team.
Ideal for hands-on, mechanically inclined individuals.
Gain experience by working alongside experienced engineers.
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work.Ideal Background for the Trainee Service Engineer Position:

Perfect for trainee engineers or those mechanical hobbies such as car repairs, etc.
Ideally, some form of mechanical or engineering qualification such as NVQ, HNC, BTec, etc.
Full valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
Willing to work at heights (PASMA / IPAF certificate beneficial)
Confident report writing skills
Strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Full valid UK driving licence (6 points max) and right to work in the UK as sponsorship isn't provided.The Package for the Trainee Service Engineer:

£25,000 - £30,000 based on experience.
Comprehensive training provided.
Overtime opportunities available.
Vehicle.
Path for progression.
Pension, mobile, tablet, PPE.
23 days holiday plus statutory holidays, increasing with tenure.Want to ramp up your engineering career with a respected UK leader? Apply online now if you fit the above criteria and are eager to join the growing team!

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.

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