Trainee Field Service Engineer

Student Times; Morley; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or equivalent allowance

Overseas training opportunities

Fully expensed hotel stays

Varied and interesting work

Long-term opportunities

Profit sharing potential

Job summary

Student Times in the Leeds area is seeking a hands-on engineer to install, service and repair large format printers for a major manufacturer. You will work from home with travel across the Leeds–Newcastle corridor and occasional nationwide trips.

The role suits someone starting their career or seeking a change, with enthusiasm for fixing things, driving, and learning. Overseas training and fully expensed hotel stays are provided, with a company car or equivalent allowance.

Qualifications

• Interest in fixing and understanding equipment.
• Basic knowledge of networks and Windows applications.
• Full, clean driving licence and valid passport.
• Willingness to travel and stay away overnight.
• Desire to learn and long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair large format printers at customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and basic IT issues.
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships.
• Identify potential upgrades and new sales opportunities.
• Travel mainly Leeds–Newcastle corridor; nationwide travel when required.
• Attend overseas training; stay away overnight with hotels paid.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Electrical interest

Customer service

Driving licence

Willing to travel

IT basics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

An opportunity to join a small but growing company, installing, servicing and repairing large format printers for a major manufacturer.
This role would suit someone starting their career or looking for a career change, with an interest in driving, fixing things and mechanical or electrical engineering. Previous experience is desirable but not essential - enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a long-term interest in the business are key.

Location: Leeds Area - home-based with travel
Salary: Starting at 25,000, with more available for the right applicant
Vehicle: Company car or fully expensed use of your own vehicle
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair large format printers at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and basic IT-related issues.
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive customer relationships.
• Identify potential equipment upgrades and new sales opportunities.
• Travel mainly across the Leeds to Newcastle corridor, with nationwide travel when required.
• Attend overseas training and stay away overnight when necessary, with hotel expenses covered.

What We're Looking For

• A practical interest in fixing things and understanding how equipment works.
• An interest in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• A basic understanding of computer networks and Microsoft applications.
• A full, clean driving licence and a valid passport.
• Applicants must be over 21.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• A willingness to travel extensively, with approximately 30,000 miles of driving per year.
• Flexibility around working hours and occasional overnight stays.
• A keen, focused approach and a willingness to learn.
• An interest in photography would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Starting salary of 25,000, with flexibility for the right applicant.
• A company car or fully expensed use of your own vehicle.
• Overseas training opportunities.
• Fully expensed hotel stays when working away.
• Varied and interesting work alongside like-minded engineers.
• Long-term opportunities to develop within a growing business.
• Potential for profit sharing as the business grows.

Working Arrangements

You will be based from home and mainly cover a defined territory between Leeds and Newcastle, with some nationwide travel. Working hours will vary depending on customer requirements, with a mixture of early finishes and longer days.
Applications are welcome from people starting their working career, college leavers and those looking for a change of direction.