Trainee Field Service Engineer (Conveyor Belts)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Trainee Field Service Engineer based in Welwyn Garden City. This hands-on role involves training in installation and maintenance of conveyor belts with opportunities for overtime and career advancement included. Ideal candidates are mechanically minded and possess a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Full training provided

Overtime at time and a half

28 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Mechanically minded individual from a maintenance, servicing, or engineering background.
• Comfortable using hand tools and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conveyor belt replacements and fittings at customer sites.
• Participate in the on-call rota, including evenings and weekends after training.

Skills

Practical problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Trainee Field Service Engineer (Conveyor Belts)

28,500 - 30,000 (OTE 40,000+) + Full Training + Overtime at Time and a Half + 28 Days Holiday (Excluding Bank Holidays) + Company Vehicle

Welwyn Garden City

Are you mechanically minded and looking to start a hands-on, mobile engineering role with full training, excellent holiday entitlement, and the potential to boost your earnings through overtime?

A well-established, UK-wide engineering business is looking to expand its national reactive team with a Trainee Conveyor Belt Technician. Based out of Welwyn Garden City, you'll work across the Southern region, supporting clients in fast-paced industries such as postal logistics and food production.

In this role, you'll receive full in-house and external training to prepare you for the installation, maintenance, and repair of conveyor belts at customer sites. You'll start by assisting experienced engineers on scheduled and emergency jobs, learning how to prepare belts, carry out fittings, and identify different belt types and sizes. You'll use a mobile app to report your work, follow health and safety procedures, and gain valuable skills in a growing trade-while earning extra through uncapped overtime.

You'll join a supportive national team in a company that values long-term development, practical ability, and customer service. With training, development, and the opportunity to move up, this is an excellent step into a specialist career in engineering.

The Role:

• Assist with conveyor belt replacements and fittings at customer sites (reactive and planned)
• Prepare and manufacture belts for supply and installation
• Learn to identify and survey belt types, sizes, and materials during site visits
• Complete mobile job reports accurately and on time using Job Logic
• Work according to Capital Belting's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in the on-call rota, including evenings and weekends (after training)

The Person:

• Mechanically minded individual from a maintenance, servicing, or engineering background
• Comfortable using hand tools, measuring equipment, and solving practical problems
• Full UK driving licence

REFERENCE: BBBH20048A

Key Words: Conveyor Belt, Filed Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Welwyn Garden City, Technician

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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