Trainee Acoustic Specialist

Mission 4 Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Pension

Death in service scheme

Fully funded in-house and day-release…

Annual bonus

Regular company-funded social events

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is looking for a Trainee Acoustic Specialist in Hertford to join an industry-leading noise control and acoustics team. You will work alongside experienced engineers on live projects, balancing office-based design with occasional UK site visits.

The role offers hands-on learning, exposure to calculations and analysis, and opportunities for long-term career progression within the acoustics field.

Qualifications

• A-Levels (or equivalent) in Maths, Science, Design & Technology, or an Engineering-related subject.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Basic MS Office (Excel/Word); CAD exposure is a bonus.
• Some practical or project-based engineering experience.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in designing bespoke noise control and acoustic solutions from concept to delivery.
• Perform acoustic calculations, data input, and technical analysis for client projects.
• Assist with testing, investigations, and problem-solving on site and in the office.
• Help coordinate ongoing project timelines and contracting administration.
• Ensure all technical work complies with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

MS Office

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Education

A-Levels in Maths/Science/Design & Technology orEngineering-related subject

Tools

CAD

Job description

Location: Hertford, SG14

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)

Job Code: MJ2349

Trainee Acoustic Specialist

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a specialist engineering career?

Join an industry-leading noise control and acoustics specialist based in Hertford. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience on live engineering projects, combining core office-based design and technical analysis with occasional UK site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior engineers in designing bespoke noise control and acoustic engineering solutions from initial concept to delivery.
• Perform acoustic calculations, data input, and technical analysis for client projects.
• Assist with testing, investigations, and practical problem-solving on site and in the office.
• Help coordinate ongoing project timelines and contracting administration.
• Ensure all technical work complies with relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• A-Levels (or equivalent) in Maths, Science, Design & Technology, or an Engineering-related subject.
• Solid understanding of basic engineering principles with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Competent with MS Office (Excel/Word). Basic CAD or prior acoustics exposure is a bonus, but not essential.
• Some practical or project-based engineering experience.
• Eagerness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and ideally a full UK driving licence for site visits.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare, pension, and death in service schemes (following qualifying period)
• Fully funded in-house and day-release training where appropriate
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Regular company-funded social events
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available