Trainee Electrical Engineer; Trace Heating Systems

We are seeking a Trainee Electrical Engineer to join a specialist team delivering electrical trace heating systems for industrial, commercial and energy sector clients. Working closely with the Installation Manager, this is a hands-on role where you'll be trained to install, maintain, and support trace heating systems across a variety of sites.

Day to day tasks will include:

• Installing, commissioning and servicing electrical trace heating systems.
• Reading and working from technical drawings, schematics and circuit designs.
• Carrying out site surveys, troubleshooting, and resolving electrical issues on-site.
• Liaising directly with customers, engineers and project managers to keep installations running smoothly.
• Maintaining high safety standards at all times.

We'd like to hear from candidates with:

• Working towards HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of electrical engineering/installation/maintenance.
• Interested in/willingness to learn trace heating systems (full training provided)
• Ideally 1+ years' experience on site working with industrial, commercial or energy sector electrical installations or maintenance.
• Comfortable reading schematics, drawings and applying circuit design knowledge.
• Flexible approach - happy to work site hours and occasional weekends where required.
• Safety-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills, able to work in a small team and engage directly with clients.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commutable distance to Newbury, Berkshire

What's on offer

• Salary: up to £37,000 with review after probation period
• Benefits include pension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare
• Fully expensed company van (with private fuel allowance).
• Laptop, mobile phone and specialist tooling provided.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you're looking to apply your passion for electrical engineering in a specialist field where every day brings variety and challenge, this is the role for you. You'll work on complex projects that really matter, travel across the UK (and beyond), and have the backing of a supportive, close-knit team. Career development opportunities and progression to a managerial and commercial role in the future will also be available for the successful applicant.