Trainee Telemetry Engineer

NRL; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy business is seeking a Trainee Telemetry Engineer to join their team in the UK. This field-based position offers extensive training and development pathways in renewable energy. Responsibilities include telemetry installations, maintenance, and diagnostics. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving license, strong communication skills, and confidence with hand tools. The role comes with competitive benefits including bonuses, enhanced pension, and ongoing support for career progression.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health plans and wellbeing support

25 days holiday + bank holidays + volunteering day

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points) required.
• Experience with hand tools and fieldwork.
• Ability to report accurately using tablet/laptop.

Responsibilities

• Carry out telemetry installations and repairs.
• Complete statutory maintenance and general repairs.
• Diagnose faults and conduct site surveys.
• Occasionally support Gas Technicians.

Skills

Confidence using hand tools and small power tools

Strong accuracy with fieldwork

Good communication skills

Calm and professional approach

Job description

I’m currently recruiting for a Trainee Telemetry Engineer to join a leading energy business that’s investing heavily in its people, its future, and the transition to cleaner energy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone hands‑on, practical, and looking to build a long‑term career with strong development and training pathways. The company employs over 1,300 people nationwide and is known for genuinely looking after its team—offering excellent benefits, ongoing support, and clear routes for progression across technical and engineering roles.

Please note this is a field‑based position so will need a full UK driving licence.

The Role

As a Trainee Telemetry Engineer, you’ll be fully trained to:

• Carry out telemetry installations and repairs
• Complete statutory maintenance and general repairs
• Diagnose faults and conduct site surveys
• Occasionally support Gas Technicians with installing and maintaining bulk LPG vessels

This is an exciting time to join the business as they move towards a 100% renewable energy offering by 2040, supporting customers with reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to more sustainable technologies such as heat pumps, solar, biofuels, and renewable gas solutions.

What They’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
• Confidence using hand tools and small power tools
• Strong accuracy with fieldwork, reporting, and stock control (tablet/laptop use required)
• Good communication skills when dealing with customers
• A calm, polite, and professional approach

What’s in It for You

This company really values its people. You’ll receive:

• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health plans, wellbeing support, flu jabs & eye care vouchers
• Discounts with major retailers and popular brands
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + volunteering day (pro‑rata)
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave
• Ongoing training and clear career progression routes

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.