Trainee Field Service Engineer
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Trainee Field Service Engineer £33,000 - £37,000 + Bonus + Full Package UK-wide travel (Mon-Fri, working away required) Full Driving Licence required My client is looking for a Trainee Field Service Engineer to join a growing aftersales team supporting customers across the UK. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to step into a field-based role, gain hands-on experience, and build long-term skills within switchgear and power systems. If you've got an electrical qualification, some practical experience, and you're keen to learn, this role offers a strong pathway into a Field Service Engineer position. Why apply for this Trainee Field Service Engineer role? Clear development into a fully qualified Field Service Engineer Mix of site work and hands-on workshop experience No out-of-hours callout - Monday to Friday only Early finish every Friday Strong bonus and benefits package Stable, long-term opportunity with ongoing training The Role - Trainee Field Service Engineer You'll be part of the aftersales team, supporting customers with fault finding, repairs, and servicing. This is a varied role where no two weeks will look the same. When not attending callouts, you'll be working in the workshop building and assembling electrical equipment, giving you a solid technical foundation. What you'll be doing Field Service (Primary focus) Respond to customer issues during normal working hours Fault find and carry out repairs on electrical systems and switchgear Complete servicing tasks such as maintenance, component changes, relay testing and checks Carry out inspections and produce clear service reports Represent the business professionally on customer sites Workshop / Production (when not on site) Panel wiring and electrical assembly Working on switchgear, P&C panels and associated equipment Assisting with testing and quality checks Supporting day-to-day workshop activity Travel UK-wide role as a Trainee Field Service Engineer Working away Monday to Friday Jobs range from single-day visits to full weeks on site Accommodation, travel and allowances covered What they're looking for Essential NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation (or similar) Hands-on electrical or mechanical experience (college, apprenticeship or work-based) Good attitude, reliable, and willing to learn Comfortable working away during the week Basic IT skills Desirable Any experience with switchgear, panels or industrial electrical systems 18th Edition Any exposure to testing or fault finding Package £33,000 - £37,000 basic salary Up to 10% monthly bonus 24 days holiday + bank holidays 6% employer pension Paid accommodation and expenses Early finish Fridays Training and development plan Employee wellbeing support #INDMM