Are you a recent Mechanical or Electrical Engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career as a Junior Battery Engineer? Do you enjoy hands‑on work, fault filing, and developing your skills in a field‑based environment? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Battery Engineer to cover Reading and surrounding areas. This is a field‑based role with full training provided, offering an excellent opportunity to develop into a fully qualified engineer within a supportive and experienced team.
Location: Reading and Surrounding Areas
Hours: Monday – Friday (8‑hour shifts)
Salary: £26,500 – £27,500 per annum (DOE) + Company Van, Equipment, Overtime & Benefits
Contract: Permanent
Duties
- Assist with servicing, maintenance, and repair of forklift battery systems on customer sites
- Carry out routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, topping, and inspections
- Support fault finding and repairs on batteries and chargers (full training provided)
- Learn to diagnose technical issues and implement effective solutions
- Complete job sheets and service reports accurately
- Liaise with customers and provide a professional level of service
- Support safe handling and transportation of equipment
- Work closely with senior engineers and the service team to plan workload
- Build technical knowledge and develop into an independent field engineer
The ideal candidate must
- Hold a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (degree, HNC, HND or similar)
- Have a strong interest in hands‑on engineering and fault finding
- Be eager to learn and develop new technical skills
- Have good communication skills and a professional attitude
- Be organised and able to manage tasks effectively
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided)
- Be IT literate and comfortable completing basic documentation
Benefits
- Company pension
- Flexible working schedule
- Overtime opportunities
- Company van and equipment provided
- Full training and structured development
- Opportunity to progress into a fully qualified engineer
Please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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