Trainee Repair Technician

Spider Web Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surface repair company is seeking a Trainee Repair Technician in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This full-time role offers hands-on training in repairing various materials and career development. Ideal for practical and self-motivated individuals over 25 with a driving licence. Competitive salary of £25,376, rising post-training. Excellent benefits including 28 days holiday and company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Company van with tools

Paid training and NVQ enrolment

Qualifications

• Must be practical and eager to learn new skills.
• Clean driving licence required.
• Must be over 25 years old due to fleet insurance.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on specialist training.
• Repair and refinish various materials.
• Work on-site Monday-Friday with some weekend overtime.

Skills

Practical skills

Attention to detail

Good eye for colour

Motivated attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Trainee Repair Technician - Spider is advertising on behalf of a market leader in surface repair and restoration, who has an exciting opportunity for a motivated experienced or trainee Technician to join their busy team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk working across the Cambridge and Ipswich corridor.

This full-time, permanent role offers exceptional training and career development. You'll learn to work with leading housebuilders and commercial clients, repairing and restoring a wide variety of damaged surfaces - from baths to bricks, worktops to window frames - using specialist resurfacing and restoration techniques.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: £25,376 per annum, rising to £27,000 upon completion of training and probation.
• Holiday: 28 days annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown).
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Employee extras such as: Company van fully equipped with tools, branded uniform, comprehensive paid training, CSCS Card, Health & Safety certification, and enrolment in an NVQ qualification.

About the role:

As a Trainee Repair Technician, you'll receive hands‑on, specialist training in repairing and refinishing materials such as stone, brick, marble, metal, ceramic, plastic and enamel. You'll develop high‑quality resurfacing and restoration skills that allow you to bring damaged surfaces back to life and take pride in producing excellent results for each client. Hours are on‑site Monday‑Friday, 8am‑4pm plus travelling time. Some weekend work might be required but this is paid overtime.

About you:

As a Trainee Repair Technician, you'll be practical, good with your hands, and eager to learn new skills. A positive, self‑motivated attitude, strong attention to detail, and a good eye for colour are essential. You'll enjoy varied, hands‑on work and be committed to completing your NVQ Level 2 qualification. Due to fleet insurance requirements, candidates must be over 25 years old and hold a clean driving licence.

If you're looking to train in a skilled trade with excellent development opportunities and long‑term prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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