Location: Andover area (including nearby villages) Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE overtime monthly bonus after probation Job Type: Full-time, permanent, Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm Are you practical, hands-on, and eager to build a career in a specialist engineering trade? We are a well-established, family-run business that designs, manufactures, and installs high-quality bespoke automated gates for the residential market. Known for craftsmanship, honesty, and a passion for perfection, we are looking for a Trainee Automation Engineer to join our growing team. What you’ll be doing: * Working alongside experienced engineers on site to install and automate bespoke gates. * Digging posts, running cabling, and assisting with electrical installations. * Supporting the commissioning of control boards and systems. * Working outdoors in all weather conditions. * Learning key skills such as groundwork, gate fitting, problem solving and welding (training provided if required). * Travelling to different sites (sometimes up to 100 miles) with occasional late finishes to meet deadlines. What we’re looking for: * Enthusiastic and reliable with a strong work ethic. * Enjoys hands-on work and problem solving. * Comfortable working outside in all conditions. * Full UK driving licence preferred. * Based in or around the Andover area. What we offer: * Salary up to £30,000 DOE. * Lots of overtime opportunities, paid at your standard hourly rate. * Monthly bonus scheme after 6-month probation. * Full training provided with real career progression. * Tools, van, uniform, and lunch provided. * Friendly, supportive team environment. Interview process: Two stages — initial Teams interview followed by a face-to-face meeting. Start date: ASAP. If you want to build a long-term career in a growing industry and learn from the best, we’d love to hear from you