Trainee Test Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Sawston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking a motivated Trainee Test Engineer in Cambridgeshire. This permanent position offers full training and clear routes for progression in the engineering sector. The ideal candidate will have an engineering or technical background and be eager to assist in tests, measure data, and support installation work. The role ensures long-term stability and a structured training environment.

Benefits

Full Training

Progression Opportunities

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tests and research.
• Measure, check, and record data accurately.
• Participate in installation work.

Skills

Engineering or technical background

Ability to measure and record data accurately

Education

Apprenticeship or similar

Job description

Trainee Test Engineer

£26,000 - £30,000 + Full Training + Progression Opportunities + Excellent Company Benefits

Cambridgeshire (Commutable from: Ely, Huntingdon, St Neots, Newmarket, Royston, Haverhill, Bedford)

Are you from an engineering or technical background and looking to take your first step into a hands-on, specialist testing role with full training and clear routes for progression?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established engineering company involved in large-scale testing and research projects across the UK and beyond. This is a permanent, Monday to Friday position offering long-term stability and development.

The company has built an outstanding reputation for quality and precision, supplying technical testing services to major clients across the construction and engineering sectors including The Shard and O2 Arena. Due to continued growth, they're looking to add a motivated Trainee Engineer to their expanding team.

In this role, you'll support the engineering team with test preparation, installation work, and technical measurements. You'll receive hands-on mentoring, structured training, and the opportunity to progress to a full Test Engineer.

The Role:

• Assisting with tests and research
• Measuring, checking, and recording data accurately
• Monday to Friday Days based Role

The Person:

• Engineering or technical background (apprenticeship or similar)
• Based within commutable distance of Cambridgeshire

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