Trainee Field Service Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; Sawston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK distributor of specialist test equipment seeks a Trainee Field Service Engineer based in South Cambridgeshire. You'll learn to service and repair electro-mechanical systems, working both in the workshop and on site across the UK & Northern Ireland. Applicants should have a strong interest in engineering, basic electrical knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. This permanent role offers comprehensive training as well as benefits including salary, overtime, and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Company van (after training)

Full tool kit

Tablet PC

Mobile phone

Extensive product training

24 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Health insurance cash plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, calibrate, and repair electro-mechanical test equipment.
• Assist with field service visits across the UK & Northern Ireland.
• Support workshop-based repairs and maintenance.
• Deliver professional, customer-focused technical support.

Skills

Strong interest in engineering and technology

Basic mechanical/electronic/electrical knowledge

Clear communication skills

Job description

Trainee Field Service Engineer - Electro-Mechanical

Location: South Cambridgeshire (Duxford - Cambridge area)

Territory: UK & Northern Ireland

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 DOE + Overtime + Annual Bonus

Contract: Permanent | Full Training Provided

About the Role

Join a leading UK distributor of specialist test equipment for the food, medical, and pharmaceutical sectors. We're looking for a Trainee Field Service Engineer to learn how to service, calibrate, and repair electro‑mechanical systems, including gas analysers and leak detection equipment.

You'll work from our Clients South Cambridgeshire Service Centre and travel to customer sites across the UK & Northern Ireland. Full training, company van, tools, and great benefits provided.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to service, calibrate, and repair electro‑mechanical test equipment
• Assist with field service visits across the UK & Northern Ireland
• Support workshop-based repairs and maintenance
• Deliver professional, customer‑focused technical support

Requirements

• Strong interest in engineering and technology
• Basic mechanical/electronic/electrical knowledge
• Full UK driving licence
• Clear communication skills and willingness to learn

  Benefits

  • £30,000 - £38,000 DOE + overtime + annual bonus
  • Company van (after training), full tool kit, tablet PC and mobile phone
  • Extensive product training
  • 24 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension, life assurance, health insurance cash plan

  Apply today and start your engineering career!

  HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer