Trainee Service Engineer

STR Group Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical and scientific equipment manufacturer is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer. The role involves maintenance and repair of medical refrigeration equipment, with comprehensive training provided. Ideal candidates will have a background in Maths, IT, or Engineering and strong communication skills. A full UK driving licence is essential. The starting salary is £29,000 - £31,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Starting salary £29,000 - £31,000

Company van provided

Private health cover after 12 months

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Bonus scheme after 3 months

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in starting a career in field service engineering.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and repair of medical refrigeration equipment.
• Visits to customer sites including hospitals and pharmacies.
• Accurate recording of work using the latest technology.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematics knowledge

IT skills

Education

Background in Maths, IT, or Engineering

Job description

Trainee Service Engineer - Yorkshire & North East
Full Training Provided - No Previous Experience Required

Are you looking to launch your career in engineering or field service? Do you enjoy problem solving, working with your hands, and travelling to different sites each day? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client is the UK's largest manufacturer of medical and scientific refrigeration. Their products help keep patients safe and support vital work in hospitals, doctors surgeries, chemists, and laboratories across the country. We are now offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the expanding team as a Trainee Field Service Engineer.

What the role involves

As a trainee, you'll receive comprehensive training to carry out:

• Routine maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical refrigeration equipment.
• Visits to customer sites including hospitals, pharmacies, and GP surgeries.
• Accurate recording of your work using the latest technology.
• Representing Labcold professionally in the field, while building valuable customer service skills.

You'll be fully supported with training at the headquarters, followed by one-to-one mentoring in the field until you're confident to work independently.

What we're looking for

We don't require previous field service experience - what matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn. Ideally, you'll bring:

• A genuine interest in starting a career in field service engineering.
• A background in Maths, IT, or Engineering (studies, work, or personal interest).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

What we offer

• Starting salary of £29,000 - £31,000, reviewed after 6 months.
• Overtime opportunities once trained.
• Company van, mobile phone, tablet, uniform, and tools provided.
• Private health cover after 12 months' service.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Bonus scheme after 3 months' service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to take their first step into the industry. With full training, excellent benefits, and the chance to join a respected and supportive company, you'll be set up for a rewarding long-term career.

Based in Yorkshire (covering Yorkshire and the North East).

Apply now and kickstart your career as a Field Service Engineer!