Trainee Service Engineer - Materials Testing Rigs

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 1645853498-2
  • Date Posted: 30 April 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: TALENTTECH RECRUITMENT LTD
  • Location: City, Sheffield
  • Apprentice Pay: £25,000 to £26,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: + Training + Reviews + Vehicle
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, Driving, Engineering, Rail
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Trainee Service Engineer

Materials Testing Equipment - UK Wide Travel

Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Chesterfield

25,000 - 26,000 Basic Salary + Company Vehicle + Training & Long-Term Career Plan + Benefits + Bonus

  • Are you currently completing or have recently completed an engineering apprenticeship, NVQ or similar?
  • Seeking your first role in a nurturing engineering role, where you can expand on your studies.

Read on for the opportunity to join our client; a prestigious, respected company. A place where you can grow and develop and hone your engineering skills.

The Client recruiting for the Trainee Service Engineer

  • Fastest growing company in their industry
  • Excellent training, support, and ongoing opportunities.
  • Work with a varied client base in Research, Automotive, Aerospace, General Manufacturing, and Rail sectors.
  • "Recruit for attitude, train for skill"
  • Trusted by testing laboratories, scientists, and engineers nationally.

Your Role as a Trainee Service Engineer

  • Split your time between hands-on fieldwork, shadowing, and in-house training.
    • For the first 6 months, you'll be buddied up with one of the senior engineers.
  • Longer term, you'll be conducting the service, repair, installation, and calibration of advanced materials testing equipment.
  • You will be working within a variety of appealing manufacturing sectors including the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, amongst others.
  • You will play an important role in ensuring the equipment is correctly calibrated and maintained to UKAS standards.
  • Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
  • The field-based nature of the role will require nights away from home; on average of 1 - 2 per week.

Ideal Background for the Trainee Service Engineer Position

  • Ideal for trainees, junior engineers, or those who have recently completed an engineering apprenticeship.
  • Motivated and eager to develop a long-term career.
  • An engineering apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC, HND, or similar.
    • Candidates in the last year of their apprenticeship are advised to apply as the client can provide college release for the right person.
  • Enjoys understanding how things work by taking them apart and reassembling them.
  • Strong maths understanding.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK with a valid UK driving licence (max 3 points).

The Package for the Trainee Service Engineer

  • 25,000 - 26,000 basic starting salary (reviewed upon completion of probationary period).
  • Annual company performance related bonus
  • Full training to help you succeed.
  • If you need day-release for college to complete your apprenticeship, this will be paid for!
  • Company Vehicle after 6 months (vehicle share before then).
  • Clear path for progression and long-term growth.
  • Pension at 5% from company, 3% employee
  • Tools, laptop & phone
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.

Ready to kick-start your engineering career with a leading company? Apply online now if you fit the above criteria and are eager to grow.

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