Trainee Engineer - Industrial Equipment

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Recruitment Specialists is recruiting for a Trainee Engineer to join a well-established provider of industrial ice machine solutions. You will support experienced engineers on customer sites across the UK, gaining hands-on experience in installation, servicing and maintenance of specialist equipment.

Full training will be provided, with progression as you gain competence. The role requires a full UK driving licence, travel across the UK, and a proactive, team-focused attitude to learn

Qualifications

• No previous engineering experience required; full training provided.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Reliable, practical, and eager to develop a career in engineering.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced engineers with installation, servicing and maintenance of industrial ice machines and associated equipment.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the UK.
• Support fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
• Learn to service and maintain specialist industrial equipment.

Skills

Driving licence

Willingness to learn

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Job description

Salary: £12.71 per hour for the first 12 weeks, increasing thereafter

Location: UK Wide / Mobile

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

Travel: UK-wide travel required

Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence essential

Prestige Recruitment Specialists are working with a well-established and growing provider of industrial ice machine solutions, who are looking to appoint a Trainee Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within engineering, servicing and maintaining specialist industrial equipment.

The successful candidate will receive full training and practical experience, working alongside experienced engineers and gaining exposure to the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of industrial ice-making equipment.

The Role

As a Trainee Engineer, you will support experienced engineers on customer sites throughout the UK while developing your technical knowledge and practical engineering skills.

• Assisting experienced engineers with the installation, servicing and maintenance of industrial ice machines and associated equipment
• Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK
• Supporting engineers with fault finding, diagnostics and repairs
• Carrying out basic mechanical and electrical tasks under supervision
• Learning how to service and maintain specialist industrial equipment
• Assisting with equipment installations and commissioning
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Completing service documentation and reporting work undertaken
• Providing professional and courteous service when working at customer sites
• Developing your technical knowledge through hands‑on training and experience
• Working closely with engineering, technical and service teams

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical and genuinely interested in developing a career in engineering.

Previous engineering experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with:

• A genuine interest in engineering, mechanics or electrical systems
• Practical or hands‑on experience gained through work, education or personal projects
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Good problem‑solving ability
• A positive and professional approach
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible approach to travelling and working at different customer sites
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A strong work ethic and reliable attitudeA relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship or previous technical experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Essential Requirement

Due to the mobile nature of the role, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable travelling throughout the UK.

Salary & Progression

The initial rate for the first 12 weeks will be £12.71 per hour, providing an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop your engineering skills.

Following the initial training period, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress within the business, with salary and development opportunities reviewed as they become more experienced and competent.

About the Business

Our client has more than 30 years of experience specialising in industrial ice machine solutions, supplying bespoke equipment, rental solutions and ongoing service support to customers across the food processing, food manufacturing and wider industrial sectors.

The business works with customers across the UK and international markets and provides specialist engineering, installation and aftersales support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to learn a specialist engineering trade, gain valuable field experience and develop a long-term career within a growing technical business.