Our client is seeking a motivated Trainee Engineer to join their expanding engineering team, offering full training, hands‑on experience, and clear progression into a fully qualified Engineer role.
Trainee Engineer
Preston, PR26
* Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5pm)
* Permanent position
* OTE £30,000 per annum, including overtime
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a well‑established UK business with over 30 years' experience delivering installation, maintenance and technical services to both private and public sector organisations nationwide. Known for investing in their people, they offer long‑term stability, training and genuine career development opportunities.
The Role
This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity for someone with basic IT knowledge, practical ability and a strong willingness to learn. The role is field‑based and will involve UK travel, with occasional overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting the Lead Engineer on installation work as issued by the Project Manager
* Proactively learning quickly how to undertake work for your lead engineer and eventually installation and service calls on your own
* Using your IT knowledge to learn how to take on work on your own
* Being aware of health & safety risks in and around your work area for yourself and others
* Completing documentation as required and requested by the lead engineer
The Ideal Candidate
* Basic IT knowledge
* A willingness to learn new skills and take on challenges
* Good practical ability and confidence using basic hand tools
* A full UK driving licence held for at least 1 year (essential)
* The ability to work at heights (full training provided)
* An awareness of health & safety practices
* A positive attitude and strong work ethic
Benefits
* OTE £30K with overtime
* Holidays are 20 days plus bank holidays
* Auto‑enrolment pension
* Sick pay is paid for 5 days per annum after the 1st year of employment. SSP is paid before and after 5 days
How To Apply For The Role
If you wish to be considered for this superb opportunity, click ‘apply'. You will receive an email shortly after your application which you will need to read. Successful applications will need to undergo a DBS check.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Other suitable skills and experience include Trainee Engineer, Junior Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Installation Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Assistant, Telecoms Engineer, IT Support Technician, Electrical Improver
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