Trainee Radio Hire and Workshop Support

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications solutions provider in St Neots is looking for a Trainee Radio Hire & Workshop Support member. The role involves supporting the radio hire and workshop function, cleaning and testing equipment, and assisting with onsite installations. Ideal candidates are practical, dependable, and eager to learn in a supportive environment. The position requires flexibility for occasional weekends and has a salary of £25,000 per annum. Full UK driving licence is necessary for this role.

Benefits

Hands-on technical experience

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop skills

Qualifications

• Interest in two-way communications, electronics, or engineering.
• Suitable for an apprentice engineer or someone seeking hands-on technical experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support stores and hire administration, checking in returned equipment.
• Clean, label, and test two-way radio equipment.
• Assist with radio configuration and preparation.
• Support onsite de-installations alongside company drivers.
• Load and unload company vans, involving manual handling.
• Prepare equipment for deployment including cleaning and labelling.
• Provide support for out-of-hours calls when required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment.

Skills

Interest in two-way communications

Dependability

Practical skills

Flexibility

Education

Apprentice engineer or engineering graduate

Job description

Trainee Radio Hire & Workshop Support
St Neots
Salary: £25,(Apply online only) per annum
Full-time Some weekend work required

Interaction Recruitment is working with a leading communications solutions provider to recruit a Radio Hire & Workshop Support team member based in St Neots.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, hands‑on approach and an interest in two-way communications, electronics, or engineering. The role would suit an apprentice engineer or someone looking to gain valuable workshop and field experience within a busy hire operation, particularly during the peak summer period.

The Role

Once trained, you will support the radio hire and workshop function, helping to ensure equipment is prepared, tested, deployed, and returned efficiently. This is a varied, operational role requiring flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Some out-of-hours and weekend work may be required to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities (Once Trained)

• Support stores and hire administration, including checking in returned hire equipment and booking out basic hires using an internal system
• Clean, label, and test two-way radio equipment
• Assist with radio configuration and preparation when required
• Support onsite de-installations alongside company drivers
• Load and unload company vans (manual handling and some heavy lifting involved)
• Prepare equipment for deployment, including cleaning and labelling radios
• Provide support for out-of-hours calls when required
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment

About You

• A genuine interest in two-way communications, electronics, or engineering
• Suitable for an apprentice engineer, engineering graduate, or someone seeking hands‑on technical experience
• Practical, dependable, and flexible
• Willing to work occasional weekends and out-of-hours when required
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks
• Full UK driving licence required

What s on Offer

• £25,(Apply online only) salary
• Practical, hands‑on technical experience
• Opportunity to develop skills within communications and engineering
• Supportive team environment within a growing and well‑established business

Interaction Recruitment is acting as the recruitment partner for this vacancy. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

If you feel you have the skills and character necessary to take on this interesting and great Workshop position, then apply today or contact (url removed) to find out more about this opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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