Trainee Service Engineer - Materials Testing Rigs

TalentTech Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity offers a pathway to develop engineering skills through hands-on training and mentorship. You will be involved in the service and calibration of advanced materials testing equipment across various sectors, including aerospace and automotive. With a competitive salary and a clear progression plan, this role is perfect for motivated individuals looking to kick-start their engineering careers. Join a company that values growth and provides excellent support to its employees.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Training & Development

Annual Performance Bonus

Paid College Day-Release

Pension Contribution

Tools, Laptop & Phone

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Ideal for trainees or junior engineers with a recent engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong maths understanding and motivation to develop a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Conduct service, repair, installation, and calibration of testing equipment.
• Split time between fieldwork and in-house training with senior engineers.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

Mathematics

Problem Solving

Education

BTEC

HNC

HND

Tools

Calibration Equipment

Testing Equipment

Job description

Trainee Service Engineer

Materials Testing Equipment - UK Wide Travel

Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Chesterfield

£25,000 - £26,000 Basic Salary + Company Vehicle + Training & Long-Term Career Plan + Benefits + Bonus

• Are you currently completing or have recently completed an engineering apprenticeship, NVQ or similar?
• Seeking your first role in a nurturing engineering role, where you can expand on your studies.
  
  

Read on for the opportunity to join our client; a prestigious, respected company. A place where you can grow and develop and hone your engineering skills.

The Client recruiting for the Trainee Service Engineer

• Fastest growing company in their industry
• Excellent training, support, and ongoing opportunities.
• Work with a varied client base in Research, Automotive, Aerospace, General Manufacturing, and Rail sectors.
• "Recruit for attitude, train for skill"
• Trusted by testing laboratories, scientists, and engineers nationally.
  
  

Your Role as a Trainee Service Engineer

• Split your time between hands-on fieldwork, shadowing, and in-house training.
• For the first 6 months, you'll be buddied up with one of the senior engineers.
• Longer term, you'll be conducting the service, repair, installation, and calibration of advanced materials testing equipment.
• You will be working within a variety of appealing manufacturing sectors including the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, amongst others.
• You will play an important role in ensuring the equipment is correctly calibrated and maintained to UKAS standards.
• Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
• The field-based nature of the role will require nights away from home; on average of 1 - 2 per week.
  

Ideal Background for the Trainee Service Engineer Position

• Ideal for trainees, junior engineers, or those who have recently completed an engineering apprenticeship.
• Motivated and eager to develop a long-term career.
• An engineering apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC, HND, or similar.
• Candidates in the last year of their apprenticeship are advised to apply as the client can provide college release for the right person.
• Enjoys understanding how things work by taking them apart and reassembling them.
• Strong maths understanding.
• Must have the right to work in the UK with a valid UK driving licence (max 3 points).
  

The Package for the Trainee Service Engineer

• £25,000 - £26,000 basic starting salary (reviewed upon completion of probationary period).
• Annual company performance related bonus
• Full training to help you succeed.
• If you need day-release for college to complete your apprenticeship, this will be paid for!
• Company Vehicle after ~6 months (vehicle share before then).
• Clear path for progression and long-term growth.
• Pension at 5% from company, 3% employee
• Tools, laptop & phone
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
  
  

Ready to kick-start your engineering career with a leading company? Apply online now if you fit the above criteria and are eager to grow.

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