Trainee Engineer

Our client is looking for a keen and enthusiastic Trainee Engineer to join their engineering team. They are expanding quickly and are looking for someone with some IT knowledge who can use basic hand tools and is eager to learn and progress within their business.

Trainee Engineer
Within 5 miles of SE7 8SX

• Full time, Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)
• Permanent position with paid overtime
• OTE £29,000 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Over the past 30 years our client has evolved into one of the UK’s leading installation and maintenance companies providing pioneering technologies, systems, and services to private and public sector companies.

The Role

Working within the engineering team with a lead engineer,  the Trainee Engineer will work on contracts nationally. Their customer base consists of Vodafone, Travelodge, EE , Ladbrokes and various other large companies including housing associations and other hotel chains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Lead Engineer on installation work as issued by the Project Manager
• Pro-actively learning quickly how to undertake  work for your lead engineer and eventually installation and service calls on your own
• Using your IT knowledge to learn how to take on work on your own.
• Being aware of health & safety risks in and around your work area for yourself and others
• Completing documentation as required and requested by lead engineer

Benefits

They value their team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive earnings with OTE £29,000 (including overtime)
• 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrollment into the company pension scheme
• Up to 5 days of sick pay annually (post one year of employment)
• Career progression opportunities in a growing company

The Ideal Candidate

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and learn from the best? Here’s what they’re looking for:

• Some IT knowledge and a willingness to build on it
• A desire to learn, grow, and tackle daily challenges
• Practical skills and the ability to use basic hand tools
• A full driving license (held for at least one year)
• Basic health & safety awareness (full training provided)
• Comfort with working at heights (training provided)

Ready to take the first step in your career? Click ‘Apply’ to join the team today!

Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check. You must be eligible to work in the UK. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Assistant Engineer, Junior Installer, IT Support Technician, Maintenance Technician, Field Engineer, Apprentice Engineer, Systems Engineer Trainee, Technical Assistant, Network Installation Trainee, Junior Service Technician.