Trainee Engineer - Welding & Fabrication | Global Travel

Highbury Recruitment; Colney; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Trainee Service Engineer. This role involves traveling to customer sites for maintenance and repair work, requiring strong welding and fabrication skills. The candidate should have a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel. The position offers competitive salary and 28 days holiday. Ideal for those looking to advance their engineering careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary + global travel

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Company van, expenses, clothing, phone & laptop

Pension (standard employer contribution)

Future bonus scheme

Training & development

Supportive, collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Hands‑on welding/fabrication experience (certifications a plus).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 60‑70%).

Responsibilities

• Welding & fabrication (MIG, TIG, arc).
• Equipment maintenance & repair.
• Creating hand‑drawn sketches for CAD.
• Writing method statements & risk assessments.

Skills

Welding experience

Fabrication experience

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a world-leading engineering firm specialising in servicing industrial freezers for the food sector. Known for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, they're seeking a motivated Trainee Service Engineer to join their skilled technical team.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with welding and fabrication experience to take the next step in their engineering career. You'll travel to customer sites to support maintenance and repair work, collaborating with experienced engineers on a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding & fabrication (MIG, TIG, arc)
• Equipment maintenance & repair
• Creating hand‑drawn sketches for CAD
• Writing method statements & risk assessments
• Ensuring safety compliance
• Delivering excellent customer service

What You’ll Need

• Hands‑on welding/fabrication experience (certifications a plus)
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel (approx. 60‑70%)
• Fluent in English & French (Spanish is a bonus)
• Strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience in food production or industrial refrigeration

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + global travel
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Company van, expenses, clothing, phone & laptop
• Pension (standard employer contribution)
• Future bonus scheme
• Training & development
• Supportive, collaborative culture

Additional Info

Based in Norwich when not travelling
Reports to Head of Technical
40‑hour week, Mon‑Fri (weekend work may be required with TOIL/overtime)

If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take the next step in your career, please email a CV and covering letter to (url removed)