Trainee Service Engineer

Roundhouse recruitment; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer to kick-start an engineering career with full training and progression. The role involves installation and maintenance of process equipment for breweries and wineries across the UK, with overtime paid at 1.5x. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals from manufacturing or engineering backgrounds, comfortable with travel and keen to learn. This position offers a competitive salary of £24,000 - £27,000, structured development, and a clear path to become a qualified Service Engineer.

Benefits

Full training and mentoring

Fast salary increases

Long-term job stability

Monday - Friday working hours

Qualifications

• Motivated, keen to learn a skilled trade.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or related fields.
• Practical, hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and maintenance of process equipment.
• Support fault-finding and breakdowns at customer sites.
• Learn mechanical and electrical machinery principles.

Skills

Motivated

Reliable

Problem-solving skills

Comfortable with travel

Education

Background in manufacturing or engineering

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Service Engineer (Breweries / Wineries) - Full Training and Progression

£24,000 - £27,000 + Overtime (1.5x) + Full Training + Fast Salary increases + Clear Progression

Milton Keynes | Travel included

Kick-start your Engineering career with full training, paid overtime (1.5x standard rate) and fast progression.

This is a rare opportunity for an aspiring Engineer looking to get kick‑start their career with full training and progression to be a fully qualified Service Engineer in the manufacturing sector.

You'll receive full training, structured development and hands‑on mentoring from senior engineers - with a clear route into a qualified Service Engineer role, quick salary increases and overtime paid at time and a half to boost earnings.

You'll support the installation, servicing and maintenance of specialist process equipment used by breweries, wineries and drinks manufacturers across the UK.

Travel is involved, but extended stays away are mainly limited to busier summer periods.

This would suit someone from a Production operatives / machine operators and College Engineering background or similar. This role suits someone looking for long-term career development, not just a job.

The Role

• Assist with installation, servicing and maintenance of process equipment
• Support fault-finding and breakdowns on customer sites
• Travel to customer locations across the UK (weekdays only)
• Learn mechanical and electrical aspects of industrial machinery
• Provide technical support under supervision

The Person

• Motivated, reliable and keen to learn a skilled trade
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, production or similar
• Comfortable with travel and occasional overnight stays
• Practical, hands‑on mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• £24,000 - £27,000 basic salary
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Full training & mentoring from senior engineers
• Fast salary reviews as you develop
• Clear progression into a Service Engineer role
• Monday - Friday working pattern
• Long-term stability within a specialist engineering business

This role is ideal for:

Machine Operators, Production Operatives, Engineering Assistants, College Leavers, Junior Technicians looking to move into Field Service Engineering.

Keywords

Junior Service Engineer, Trainee Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Manufacturing, Process Equipment, Food and Beverage, Drinks Manufacturing, Brewery Equipment, Winery Equipment, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineer, Production Operative, FMCG, Industrial Engineering, Service Technician