Trainee Installation Engineers

record uk ltd; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Record UK Ltd, is seeking an Install Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves installing automatic door systems and aluminium shopfronts, working independently and collaboratively while ensuring high-quality service. The position offers thorough training for a pathway to becoming a fully qualified automatic door engineer and includes great benefits like a company van, paid travel, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)

Door-to-door travel paid

Efficiency bonus

Life assurance 3x basic salary

Enhanced sick pay

Annual salary review

Christmas shut down period

Access to online employee benefits portal

Access to training portal

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems related to automatic doors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install automatic door systems and aluminium shopfronts.
• Liaise with Project Manager and Installation Planner.
• Ensure work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 NVQ in power-operated automatic doors

EN16005 certification

Basic Electrical qualification

Job description

Job Description

As an Install Engineer at Record, you will form part of a well-established dynamic team,contributing to the installation of cutting-edge automatic door systems and aluminium shopfronts,ensuring high-quality service to our commercial and industrial clients.

After a period of training on our product range you will be expected to have knowledge of installing automatic door systems and aluminium shopfronts, working with a team or independently.

You will install automatic door systems and aluminium shopfronts at customer premises and active construction sites, working both independently and as part of a team. You will liaise daily with theProject Manager and Installation Planner to schedule work and ensure timely completion of projects, submitting all required paperwork promptly.

Working from the closest hub you will be expected to travel across the surrounding areas, with the possibility of occasional weekend working too.

You will contribute to our ISO Business Management systems.

Pathway to becoming a fully qualified automatic door engineer

1. Trainee program:

• On the job training: Gain hands on experience in maintenance, repair and faultfinding on automatic doors.
• Job related qualifications: Complete EN16005, Basic Electrical and UKPIA/SPAcourses.
• Training room learning: Attend regional hubs to train on sliding, swing and foldingdoorsets.
• Regular assessments: Work through a skills matrix to track progress and ensurecompetency in required skills.

2. Achieving Level 2 NVQ:

• Completion of trainee program: Once at the required experience/skill level, you willbe enrolled into the NVQ and ready for assessment.
• Assessment and certification: Pass the assessments to earn a Level 2 NVQ in power-operated automatic doors and skilled worker CSCS card.

Key Behaviours and attitudes of a trainee:

1. Commitment to learning:

• Curiosity: Always eager to learn and understand new technologies.
• Persistence: Willing to put in the effort to overcome challenges and improve skills.

2. Attention to detail:
•Precision: Ensuring all work is completed accurately and to a high standard.
•Safety consciousness: Prioritising safety in all tasks and adhering to regulations like EN16005.

3.Professionalism:
•Reliability: Being dependable and punctual in all work-related activities.
•Conduct: Maintaining integrity and honesty in all interactions.

4.Effective communication:
• Listening skill: Actively listening to customers and colleagues to understand their needs and concerns.
•Clear communication: Conveying information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

5. Problem solving:
• Analytical thinking: Ability to diagnose faults and develop effective repair solutions.
•Resourcefulness: Using all available resources to resolve problems. ‘Adapt and overcome’.

6. Team collaboration:
•Cooperation: Working well with other team members to achieve common goals.
•Respect: Showing respect for colleagues, clients and the work environment.

7. Positive attitude:
•Enthusiasm: Approaching tasks with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
•Resilience: Staying motivated and focused, even in challenging situations.

Essential Criteria

•Technical proficiency: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems related to automatic doors.
•Problem solving: Ability to fault find and resolve issues efficiently.
•Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Customer service: Strong focus on providing high quality service to our customers.
•Attention to detail: Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in compliance with EN16605 safety regulations.
•Driving Licence: Full clean driving licence required.
•Attitude: The ability to work individually and as part of a team, whilst working to meet deadlines.

Benefits of Working at Record UK

If you are successful, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that is always striving to do better, adopting an empowering working environment that allows you the opportunity to grow and develop in your role and beyond.
As part of Record UK, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. These include:

• 33 days of annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
• Door-to-door travel paid.
• Efficiency bonus.
• Life assurance 3x basic salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Annual salary review.
• Christmas shut down period with an ex-gratia half day on Christmas Eve.
• Access to an online employee benefits portal.
• Access to an extensive online training portal.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Additionally, you will be provided with:

•A company van.
•Power tools required to undertake tasks.
•Company mobile telephone and tablet.
•Uniform & PPE.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and covering letter to [e-mail] with the subject line ‘Trainee Installation Engineer’.