Trainee Field Service Engineer

Talented People; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing service provider is seeking a Trainee Field Service Engineer to assist in the service and repair of coffee and vending equipment. This role offers full training, enabling you to gain essential mechanical and electrical skills while supporting senior engineers. Key responsibilities include diagnosing faults, conducting repairs, and providing technical advice to clients. This is a unique opportunity for those eager to build a career in a stable and expanding industry, with a clear development path for trainees.

Benefits

Full technical training

Company vehicle

Uniform and tools

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical or electrical interest (basic electrical knowledge is a real advantage).
• Ability to use hand tools and follow technical instructions.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn, travel and work independently over time.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior engineers with service and repair of coffee & vending machines.
• Learning how to diagnose faults and replace parts.
• Assisting with machine installations and commissioning.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Providing excellent customer service and technical advice.

Skills

MobileIron

Robotics

Field Service

Mechanical Knowledge

Sonography

IP Networking

Schematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Imaging

Human Resources

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Field Service Engineer Coffee & Vending Equipment

Location: Field-based in Crawley and surrounding areas
Salary: 28500 overtime progression opportunities

Are you practical hands‑on and keen to build a career in engineering? We’re looking for a Trainee Field Service Engineer to join our growing coffee & vending equipment service team. Full training will be provided making this a great opportunity for someone with mechanical or electrical interest who wants to learn a specialist trade.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting senior engineers with service and repair of coffee & vending machines.
• Learning how to diagnose faults and replace parts such as pumps, valves, boilers, sensors and wiring.
• Assisting with machine installations and commissioning on customer sites.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Providing excellent customer service and technical advice to end users.
• Completing service reports and job documentation using mobile systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on mechanical or electrical interest (basic electrical knowledge is a real advantage).
• Ability to use hand tools and follow technical instructions.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn, travel and work independently over time.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What We Offer

• Full technical training and mentoring.
• Clear development path to become a fully qualified Field Service Engineer.
• Company vehicle, uniform, tools and equipment.
• A stable role in a fast‑growing industry with long‑term career prospects.

Required Experience: Intern

Key Skills MobileIron,Robotics,Field Service,Mechanical Knowledge,Sonography,IP Networking,Schematics,Mechanical Engineering,Medical Imaging,Human Resources,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1