Trainee Field Service Engineer

HRGO Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Field Service Technician to support the servicing and repair of electro-mechanical systems across the UK and Northern Ireland. The role involves on-site training, a competitive salary of £30,000–£38,000, and additional benefits such as a company van, tool kit, and health insurance. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in engineering, possess good communication skills, and have a valid driving license. This is a permanent position with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company van provided once fully trained

Extensive product training

24 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Company pension and life assurance

Health insurance cash plan

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a full UK driving licence.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• Independence in work once trained is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate and repair electro-mechanical test and gas analysis equipment.
• Carry out field service visits to customer sites in the UK & Northern Ireland.
• Support workshop-based repairs at the South Cambridgeshire Service Centre.
• Provide professional technical support and documentation.

Skills

Strong interest in engineering / technology

Mechanical understanding

Wiring and basic electrical testing experience

Clear communication skills

Flexible, can-do attitude

Education

Qualifications in Electrical, Electronic, Engineering

Job description

Trainee Field Service Technician – (Electro / Mechanical)

• Location : South Cambridgeshire (Duxford area)
• Territory : UK & Northern Ireland
• Salary : £30,000 – £38,000 DOE + Overtime + Annual Bonus
• Permanent | Full Training Provided

Join a trusted UK distributor of specialist test equipment supporting customers in the food, medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

We’re looking for a Trainee Field Service Engineer to, once fully trained; provide expert servicing, calibration and repair of electro‑mechanical systems, including gas analysers, mixers, and leak detection equipment.

You’ll work both at the South Cambridgeshire Service Centre and on Customer sites across the UK and Northern Ireland, with full product training provided and opportunities to develop your technical expertise in a growing industry.

Applicants must live close enough to comfortably commute daily to the Service Centre, which is situated in the Duxford – South Cambridge region.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate and repair electro‑mechanical test and gas analysis equipment
• Carry out field service visits to customer sites across the UK & Northern Ireland
• Support workshop‑based repairs and maintenance at the South Cambridgeshire Service Centre
• Provide professional, customer‑focused technical support and documentation

Requirements

• Strong interest in engineering / technology; confident to work independently once trained
• Mechanical understanding
• Wiring and basic electrical testing experience
• Qualifications in Electrical, Electronic, Engineering or similar preferred (not essential)
• Full UK driving licence and good computer literacy
• Clear communication skills and a flexible, can‑do attitude

Benefits

• £30,000–£38,000 salary (DOE) + overtime + annual company bonus
• Company van provided once full trained, full tool kit, tablet PC and mobile phone
• Extensive product training (on‑site and in the field)
• Overnight stay allowance, 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension, life assurance and health insurance cash plan
• Supportive, experienced and close‑knit engineering team