Trainee Welding & Fabrication Engineer — Global Travel & Growth

Highbury Recruitment; Colney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Trainee Service Engineer. This role involves traveling to customer sites for maintenance and repair work, requiring strong welding and fabrication skills. The candidate should have a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel. The position offers competitive salary and 28 days holiday. Ideal for those looking to advance their engineering careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary + global travel

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Company van, expenses, clothing, phone & laptop

Pension (standard employer contribution)

Future bonus scheme

Training & development

Supportive, collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Hands‑on welding/fabrication experience (certifications a plus).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 60‑70%).

Responsibilities

• Welding & fabrication (MIG, TIG, arc).
• Equipment maintenance & repair.
• Creating hand‑drawn sketches for CAD.
• Writing method statements & risk assessments.

Skills

Welding experience

Fabrication experience

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Trainee Service Engineer. This role involves traveling to customer sites for maintenance and repair work, requiring strong welding and fabrication skills. The candidate should have a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel. The position offers competitive salary and 28 days holiday. Ideal for those looking to advance their engineering careers.