Trainee Service Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer to support the installation, servicing, and maintenance of mechanical systems across the UK. This role offers comprehensive training and progression in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are hands-on, mechanically minded individuals, with a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel. The position provides a salary range starting at £28,000, with the potential to earn up to £39,000 OTE.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Training provided

Progression opportunities

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Overnight allowance

Door-to-door pay

Qualifications

• Hands-on, mechanically minded individual looking to build a long-term career.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with travel and working overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, servicing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Field-based role with UK travel and occasional stay-aways.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Practical hands-on skills

Comfortable with travel

Education

Recent engineering graduate

Job description

Trainee Service Engineer (Mechanical). National wide Patch - Commutable to Northampton or Kettering. £28,000 + £34,000 (OTE 39k) + Mon-Fri (40 hrs) + Overtime + Door-to-Door Pay + Tools + Training + Progression + 28 Days Holiday + Pension + Overnight allowance + National wide travel + Occasional weekend work.

Are you a practical, hands-on individual with mechanical or tools experience, or a recent engineering graduate looking for a long-term career with full training, UK-wide travel, and future progression within a stable engineering company? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing business that provides specialist mechanical systems and equipment to a wide range of industrial clients across the UK. The company is well-known for delivering high-quality engineering services, offering excellent development opportunities, and maintaining a strong reputation for supporting and developing its people.

In this role, you'll work alongside an experienced Senior Engineer, joining them at the start of each week and travelling together to customer sites nationwide. You'll assist with installation, servicing, and maintenance of mechanical systems while receiving hands-on training and mentorship. As you progress, you'll gain the skills and experience needed to become a fully qualified Service Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with installation, servicing, and maintenance of bulk handling systems.
• Field-based role with UK travel and occasional stay-aways.

The Person:

• Hands-on, mechanically minded individual looking to build a long-term career.
• Comfortable with travel and working overtime.
• Full UK driving licence.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.