Trainee Field Service Engineer

Trainee Field Service & Maintenance Engineer

A trainee Field Service Engineer is required to undertake 6 months of training working with a senior engineer in the field. Visit customers’ sites UK-wide to repair, test, conduct maintenance, and install.

A practical hands‑on engineering background is required in either an on‑site or factory environment.

We are looking for a highly driven, customer‑focused, practical Engineer. You can expect to spend 5 nights per month away from home and travel UK‑wide.

• Assembling distribution transformers, LV/HV switch gear onsite
• Fault‑finding and resolving after‑care services and warranty issues with the equipment.
• Completing maintenance & breakdown support
• Basic site testing requirements for equipment, transformer oil samples and arranging analysis
• Work and collaborate alongside other contractors whilst on site
• Completing site reports for work conducted, ensuring RAMs are completed
• Working on HV/LV power distribution sites, including transformers and switch gear.

Normal working hours are Mon‑Fri 9:00‑5:00 (37.5 hours per week) with 30 minutes lunch break, paid overtime.

Full training and authorised person certification will be provided.

• Qualified mechanical or electrical engineer
• Full driving licence
• Practical engineering background (e.g., mechanical assembly, service engineer, maintenance engineer, motor winder, mechanic within a factory, workshop or site‑based)
• Willing to travel UK‑wide, stay away overnight, and often work in dirty environments
• Currently live within 20 miles of the office
• Visa sponsorship is not possible

• £17ph (£33k)
• 23 days holiday + birthday off
• Company van (after training period)
• Company pension
• Life insurance