Trainee Service Engineer

Verto UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering supplier in the UK is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer. You will provide electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance on compressed air equipment at customer sites across the Midlands. The ideal candidate should possess a mechanical or electrical qualification and demonstrate a willingness to learn. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, with additional benefits including a company van and pension.

Benefits

Company van

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Overtime

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn complicated electrical / mechanical engineering systems.
• Experience as a Trainee Service Engineer or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of three-phase electrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and mechanical repair, service on compressed air equipment.
• Undertake planned and preventative maintenance.
• Perform emergency breakdown fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electrical systems

Understanding three-phase electrics

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

FGas, NVQ level 3, city & guilds, HNC, HND

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Service Engineer / Graduate Service Engineer / Junior Service Engineer required to join a leading engineering supplier.

The Successful Trainee Service Engineer / Graduate Service Engineer / Junior Service Engineer will provide electrical and mechanical repair, service, fault finding and maintenance on compressed air equipment including compressors, and compressed air filtration products at customer sites across the Midlands with occasional travel across the UK. Full product training provided.

The Trainee Service Engineer / Graduate Service Engineer / Junior Service Engineer will ideally have hands‑on experience or knowledge in electrical and/or mechanical engineering. Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity in electromechanical servicing, fault finding and systems troubleshooting or a Mechanical or electrical qualification, apprentice trained, FGas, NVQ level 3, city & guilds, HNC, HND or similar.

Package

• £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Company van
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Overtime
• Additional benefits

Trainee Service Engineer / Graduate Service Engineer / Junior Service Engineer Role

• To provide electrical and mechanical repair, service and maintenance of compressed air equipment at customer sites.
• The Compressor Service Engineer will undertake planned and preventative maintenance, provide advice, diagnostics, fault finding of compressed air systems, nitrogen generators, vacuum pumps, blowers & dryers, nitrogen generators and other compressed air products.
• Installing compressed air / water & nitrogen pipelines into all forms of the manufacturing industry.
• Perform emergency breakdown fault finding and repairs on various compressed air equipment.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Working at customer sites throughout Midlands with occasional travel across the UK.

Trainee Service Engineer / Graduate Service Engineer / Junior Service Engineer Requirements

• Willingness to learn complicated electrical / mechanical engineering systems.
• Experience as a Trainee Service Engineer, Apprentice Engineer, Apprentice Technician, Graduate Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Marine Engineer, Entry level Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer or similar.
• Hands‑on experience in electrical and/or mechanical domains with a willingness to learn.
• Strong understanding of three‑phase electrics and controls, with hands‑on experience preferred.
• Mechanical or electrical qualification, apprentice trained, FGas, NVQ level 3, city & guilds, HNC, HND or similar would be a plus.
• Determination to learn the compressed air industry and related fields with enthusiasm for career progression opportunities.
• Flexibility to travel across Midlands, and UK wide when required.