Position Details
Role: Trainee Engineer
Location: Falmouth
Salary: £15ph + Door-to-Door Pay
Shift: Monday - Friday (37 hours)
Overtime: Offered at 1.5x
My client, a leading national provider of Automatic and Industrial Door Systems, is on the lookout for a Trainee Engineer to join their field service team. This is a secure, full-time role with structured support, strong benefits, and long-term progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Working alongside a senior engineer to learn all aspects of the role, with the aim of becoming a fully competent door engineer able to work independently.
* Repair, service & install a full range of industrial & commercial doors, gates, barriers and loading bay equipment across industrial, commercial, educational and residential sites.
* Supporting preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair work.
* Assisting with dynamic risk assessments and RAMS.
* Completing job‑related documentation, timesheets and service reports.
* Supporting vehicle checks, van stock management and materials coordination.
* Identifying hazards on customer sites and maintaining safe working practices.
* Supporting customer surveys, site walkthroughs and internal communication with depot and regional teams.
* Attending health & safety meetings and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Assisting with out of hours rota work when required.
Qualifications
* A willingness to learn and develop into a fully qualified engineer.
* Good communication skills and a strong team‑player mentality.
* Basic mechanical or electrical awareness (advantageous but not essential).
* Well‑organised with good housekeeping standards.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to field‑based work.
* Driver’s licence required.
* Computer literate with good people skills.
Remuneration & Benefits
* Competitive salary with door‑to‑door pay.
* Full training and development with senior engineer support.
* Career progression opportunities within a leading European manufacturer.
* All specialist tools, PPE and workwear provided.
* Pension scheme and company benefits package.
* Structured training, regular reviews and ongoing professional development.
If you're practical, motivated and looking to build a long‑term career in the industrial and automatic door industry, this is an excellent opportunity to join a global leader and develop your skills from the ground up.
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