Trainee Engineer

Position Details

Role: Trainee EngineerLocation: FalmouthSalary: £15ph + Door-to-Door PayShift: Monday – Friday (37 hours)Overtime: Offered at 1.5x

My client, a leading national provider of Automatic and Industrial Door Systems, is on the lookout for a Trainee Engineer to join their field service team. This is a secure, full-time role with structured support, strong benefits, and long-term progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside a senior engineer to learn all aspects of the role, with the aim of becoming a fully competent door engineer able to work independently.
• Repair, service & install a full range of industrial & commercial doors, gates, barriers and loading bay equipment across industrial, commercial, educational and residential sites.
• Supporting preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair work.
• Assisting with dynamic risk assessments and RAMS.
• Completing job‑related documentation, timesheets and service reports.
• Supporting vehicle checks, van stock management and materials coordination.
• Identifying hazards on customer sites and maintaining safe working practices.
• Supporting customer surveys, site walkthroughs and internal communication with depot and regional teams.
• Attending health & safety meetings and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with out of hours rota work when required.

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn and develop into a fully qualified engineer.
• Good communication skills and a strong team‑player mentality.
• Basic mechanical or electrical awareness (advantageous but not essential).
• Well‑organised with good housekeeping standards.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to field‑based work.
• Driver’s licence required.
• Computer literate with good people skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary with door‑to‑door pay.
• Full training and development with senior engineer support.
• Career progression opportunities within a leading European manufacturer.
• All specialist tools, PPE and workwear provided.
• Pension scheme and company benefits package.
• Structured training, regular reviews and ongoing professional development.

If you’re practical, motivated and looking to build a long‑term career in the industrial and automatic door industry, this is an excellent opportunity to join a global leader and develop your skills from the ground up.

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