Trainee Engineer - Welding & Fabrication | Global Travel

Highbury Recruitment; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer with welding and fabrication skills. You will travel to customer sites, supporting maintenance and repairs while collaborating with experienced engineers. The role includes a competitive salary, a company van, and training opportunities. Proficiency in English and French is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Company van

Training & development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform welding & fabrication (MIG, TIG, arc).
• Maintain and repair equipment.
• Create hand-drawn sketches for CAD.

Skills

Welding & fabrication experience

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Fluent in English & French

Job description

Trainee Service Engineer – Welding & Fabrication | Global Travel | Food Industry

Location: Norwich + UK & international customer sites

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 [e-mail]