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Trainee Service Engineer - Hardness Testing

Dudley
6 days ago
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Trainee Service Engineer

Hardness Testing Equipment - UK Wide Travel

Midlands Based; Dudley, Birmingham, Coventry

£25,000 - £26,000 Basic Salary + Company Vehicle + Training & Long-Term Career Plan + Benefits + Bonus

Are you currently completing or have recently completed an engineering apprenticeship, NVQ or similar?
Or perhaps you have existing engineering experience, looking for a career change?
Seeking your first role in a nurturing engineering role, where you can expand on your studies?Read on for the opportunity to join our client; a prestigious, respected company. A place where you can grow and develop and hone your engineering skills.

The Client recruiting for the Trainee Service Engineer

Fastest growing company in their industry, specialising in hardness testing machinery.
Excellent training, support, and ongoing opportunities.
Work with a varied client base in Research, Automotive, Aerospace, General Manufacturing, and Rail sectors.
"Recruit for attitude, train for skill".
Trusted by testing laboratories, scientists, and engineers nationally.Your Role as a Trainee Service Engineer

Split your time between hands-on fieldwork, shadowing, and in-house training.
For the first 6 months, you'll be buddied up with one of the senior engineers.
Longer term, you'll be conducting the service, repair, installation, and calibration of advanced hardness testing equipment.
You will be working within a variety of appealing manufacturing sectors including the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, amongst others.
You will play an important role in ensuring the equipment is correctly calibrated and maintained to ISO and ASTM standards.
Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
The field-based nature of the role will require nights away from home; on average of 1 - 2 per week.Ideal Background for the Trainee Service Engineer Position

Ideal for trainees, junior engineers, or those who have recently completed an engineering apprenticeship.
Motivated and eager to develop a long-term career.
An engineering apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC, HND, or similar.
Candidates in the last year of their apprenticeship are advised to apply as the client can provide college release for the right person.
Enjoys understanding how things work by taking them apart and reassembling them.
Strong maths understanding.
Must have the right to work in the UK with a valid UK driving licence (max 3 points).The Package for the Trainee Service Engineer

£25,000 - £26,000 basic starting salary (reviewed upon completion of probationary period).
Annual company performance related bonus.
Full training to help you succeed.
If you need day-release for college to complete your apprenticeship, this will be paid for!
Company Vehicle after ~6 months (vehicle share before then).
Clear path for progression and long-term growth.
Pension at 5% from company, 3% employee
Tools, laptop & phone
25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.Ready to kick-start your engineering career with a leading company? Apply online now if you fit the above criteria and are eager to grow.

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