Full job descriptionTrainee 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 EngineerYou’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 doingField 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 forEssential
*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
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