Trainee Service Engineer

Trainee Service Engineer - Engineering / Filtration Systems

Are you mechanically minded and keen to build a career in field engineering?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that manufactures and supplies specialist filtration equipment

Due to continued growth, the company is expanding its service team and looking for a Trainee Service Engineer

The Role

You'll receive comprehensive training to become a fully qualified Service Engineer, working on a wide range of mechanical filtration systems and applications.

Your duties will include:

• Servicing, routine maintenance, overhauls, commissioning and training on filtration systems
• Producing detailed service reports with recommendations
• Building strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and identify upselling opportunities
• Preparing quotations and liaising with customers for purchase orders
• Managing parts and stock through the company's ERP system
• Assisting with marketing campaigns and service content ideas
• Maintaining excellent communication within the team to meet customer needs
• Writing risk assessments and method statements for scheduled work
• Managing your own work diary, travel, and reporting administration
• Providing technical support to the wider engineering team as required
• Attending training courses (including international training at the company's head office in Europe)
• Travelling throughout the UK, Ireland, and occasionally overseas - with overnight stays when required

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• A full UK driving licence
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in engineering
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good organisational skills and a self-motivated approach
• Ideally, some hands-on mechanical or field service experience (or relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering)

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• 37.5-hour working week plus paid overtime
• Comprehensive training and career development
• Generous benefits including:
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional holidays accrued on overtime
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Flexitime and hybrid working options
• Company van, mobile phone, and expenses card for work-related travel