Trainee Engineering Technician (AWDO-P15342) in Ellesmere Port)

AWD online; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Job summary

AWD online invites applications for a Trainee Engineering Technician role, offering hands-on training across client sites and an Ellesmere Port laboratory. This entry-level, full-time position includes a minimum 37.5 hours per week and a four-month probation, with opportunities to work away from home and travel nationwide.

Ideal candidates have some college-based qualification or basic engineering knowledge and must be computer literate with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Full UK Driving Licence (6 points or less)
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills
• Good time-management and organisational skills
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work away from home
• Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings/weekends/nights

Responsibilities

• Support long and short-term engineering and construction testing projects
• Assist daily on-site and laboratory testing activities
• Record, validate and check test data accurately
• Assist with data analysis, reporting and certification of testing work
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment and manage storage
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements
• Collaborate effectively within a small project team
• Perform routine vehicle checks and keep areas tidy and organized
• Follow company policies at all times

Skills

Computer literacy

UK Driving Licence

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Time-management

Travel flexibility

Education

College-based qualification

Job description

Trainee Engineering Technician

Start a hands-on technical career with basic training and nationwide site exposure. This entry-level opportunity suits a motivated, computer-literate candidate with a valid UK driving licence who is ready to learn and work away from home when required.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Trainee Technician, Engineering Assistant, Junior Technician, Site Technician, Test Technician, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, Engineering Support Technician, Field Technician, Testing Technician.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Trainee / Entry Level Role – All Levels of Experience Considered

Ideal candidates will have some sort of college-based qualification or an understanding of electrical / mechanical / structural engineering. However, this is desirable, and you must be willing to learn new skills and have great time-management. You will also need to be computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office / 365 (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and willing to work additional hours, and work away from home when required.

SALARY: Starting on National Minimum Wage + Competitive Overtime Rates + Benefits

LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in our Laboratory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH66)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 4 Month Minimum Probation Period Required

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions)

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity is available to build practical technical skills through hands-on training and nationwide project exposure. The Trainee Engineering Technician will join a growing team delivering testing to British Standards and Client Specification.

Across client sites and the Ellesmere Port Laboratory, the Trainee Engineering Technician will support structural load testing, environmental monitoring and bespoke testing while developing reporting skills.

Supported by more experienced colleagues, the Trainee Engineering Technician will contribute in a small multi-disciplinary environment with regular UK travel and the potential for working away from home when required. The permanent role includes a minimum four-month probation period.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Trainee Engineering Technician include:

• Project Support: Assisting with long and short-term engineering and construction testing projects
• Site-Based Testing: Supporting daily on-site and laboratory testing, including other yard-based activities
• Data Recording: Accurately recording, validating and checking test data and results
• Reporting Assistance: Assisting with analysis, reporting and certification of testing work
• Equipment Maintenance: Supporting calibration, maintenance, storage and upkeep of testing equipment
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering fully to all company health and safety requirements
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a small, growing project team
• Vehicle Checks: Completing routine vehicle checks and maintaining cleanliness and condition
• Housekeeping: Maintaining tidy, organised laboratory, site and storage areas
• Policy Adherence: Following all company policies and procedures at all times

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills
• Full and valid UK Driving Licence (six points or less, no active convictions)
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Reliable, punctual and committed approach to work
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work away from home when required, on short notice
• Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends or nights when needed, on short notice

Desirable

• An understanding of electrical, mechanical or structural engineering
• Previous site experience using tools or equipment
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Flexible attitude to working hours and travel
• Valid CSCS Card (preferred but can be obtained later)
• Relevant qualifications, although basic job-role training will be provided

BENEFITS

• Holiday package of 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme available

JOB REF: AWDO-P15342