Trainee Engineer

Trainee Lift Engineer

Overview

If you are interested in electro/mechanical engineering and want a great career as a specialist engineer this may be the opportunity for you.

Hydratec Lift Services is one of the most well-respected hydraulic lift specialists in the industry. Due to expansion and the qualification of several of our trainees, we are now looking to start the training process for our next generation of engineers. If you have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering (or are interested and willing to learn), are numerate, literate and have a positive attitude you could be just who we are looking for.

Successful applicants will benefit from potential growth in the role through entry-level qualifications, and an accredited NVQ3 course to become a fully qualified lift engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting an engineer with repair, maintenance and modernisations across England and Wales.
• Sharing the driving with engineer or other trainees.
• Help manage van stock to ensure appropriate spares are consistently available.
• Ensuring timesheets are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all tools and equipment is kept in a clean and serviceable state.
• Complete training courses on an ongoing basis.

Skills
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of basic tooling.
• Familiarity with basic concepts of mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge relevant to engineering applications.
• Full clean UK Driving License.
• Be based local to the GU46 area.

We want to make sure all candidates are aware of the expectations for the job.

Pros

• You will have a career for life and become a well-respected engineer in a specialist field.
• You will have the opportunity to work in some of the most prestigious and interesting buildings in the country.
• You will have an exceptional skillset of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic engineering.
• You will be a member of a great family-run company, with a friendly team where everyone supports each other.
• You will be provided with a full uniform, full safety kit and basic tooling.

Cons

• You are expected to be on site by 8am, so there will be many early starts.
• The work can sometimes be dirty.
• The work can be physically taxing, so a good level of fitness is necessary.

No agency contacts.

Wage may change depending on candidate's previous experience or qualifications.

Application closing date is 31st October 2027. Contact will be made with relevant candidates following this date, start date early December subject to candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22,500.00-£26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• What is your current town of residence?

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving License (required)

Work Location: In person