Trainee Project Engineer: AI & Automation for Workshops

ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY; Westhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project exposure

Job summary

Ashtead Technology invites applications for a Trainee Project Engineer to join the Survey and Robotics team in Westhill. This junior role offers hands-on experience across software development, automation tools, AI-driven solutions and workshop-improvement projects, with mentorship from seasoned engineers.

The position focuses on developing design, build, test and deployment skills for both digital and physical solutions, enhancing workshop and business processes.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification (or currently studying towards one) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C#, JavaScript, VBA or similar.
• An understanding of software applications, databases, networking and operating systems.
• A genuine interest in engineering, automation and emerging technologies, including AI.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a curious mindset with a desire to learn and develop.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and a hands‑on approach to tackling challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design, development and implementation of innovative tools and systems that improve operational and workshop efficiency.
• Assisting with software development, automation projects and emerging AI-based solutions.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce manual processes and introduce smarter ways of working.
• Working alongside Project Engineers to turn ideas into practical, real‑world solutions and helping improve workshop equipment, digital systems and business processes.
• Supporting the testing, troubleshooting and deployment of new technologies and systems.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, user guides and operating procedures.
• Collaborating with technical, operational and workshop teams to understand challenges and deliver improvements.

Skills

Python

C#

JavaScript

VBA

Education

HNC/HND in Software Engineering

Job description

Ashtead Technology invites applications for a Trainee Project Engineer to join the Survey and Robotics team in Westhill. This junior role offers hands-on experience across software development, automation tools, AI-driven solutions and workshop-improvement projects, with mentorship from seasoned engineers.

The position focuses on developing design, build, test and deployment skills for both digital and physical solutions, enhancing workshop and business processes.