Trainee Engineer

Trainee Engineer Job Description

For over 30 years, Beacon International has been supplying high-quality equipment, consumables, and servicing to the asbestos removal industry. We are now seeking a Trainee Service Engineer to join our team in Birmingham.

In this role, you will work alongside the Service Manager to maintain and service both our hire fleet and customer equipment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills and build a career in equipment servicing.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Servicing: Assist in the preparation, servicing, repair, and cleaning of asbestos removal equipment.
• Testing & Safety Checks: Perform DOP Testing of HEPA filters and Electrical PAT Testing on both customer and hire equipment.
• On-Hire & Off-Hire Inspections: Conduct thorough equipment checks, including transformers, grinders, and Negative Pressure Units (NPUs).
• Workshop Repairs: Carry out necessary repairs within the workshop as required.
• Face Fit Testing & Mask Servicing: Ensure respiratory protection equipment is properly maintained and tested.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Follow all company health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Site & Customer Visits: This role may involve travel to customer sites, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

What We're Looking For

• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems (preferred).
• Computer literacy and the ability to use basic software.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• A clean, full UK driving licence (essential).

This role offers hands-on training and career development within a well-established company. If you’re eager to learn, technically minded, and ready to start a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £26,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person