Trainee Service Engineer

Company: Trapeze Recruitment Services Limited
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Location: Ashford
Job Description:

Our client is a fast growing, service-based company supporting the butchery, hospitality, packaging, processing, and medical sectors across the UK. They provide engineering support, servicing, breakdowns and equipment solutions for food-related operations.

If you’re passionate about engineering, enjoy working in a hands-on environment, and have experience working with both single-phase (230V) and three-phase (440V) power supplies, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a key stage of its growth and development.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

A company van, fuel card, tools and equipment and in-house training and development is provided.

Responsibilities of Trainee Service Engineer

  • Install, maintain, and repair equipment at customer sites – predominantly vacuum packaging machinery and tabletop slicers.
  • Repair and refurbish equipment in the workshop.
  • Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide effective solutions in a timely manner.
  • Provide training and support to customers on the proper use of equipment.
  • Document all service activities and maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance performed.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to improve product performance based on field feedback.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while on-site.

Skills and experiences required of Trainee Service Engineer

  • Experience working with single-phase (230V) and three-phase (440V) electrical systems whether it be as a previous role or as a hobby is preferred as this is a hands-on practical role
  • Experience in a similar role is very advantageous however not essential as full training will be given
  • Technically minded with the ability to pick up new skills quickly
  • Confident communicating with customers, providing technical support and explaining the correct use of equipment.
  • Able to work independently at customer sites while managing jobs safely, professionally and efficiently.
  • Must have a full driving licence and be prepared to travel into Greater London

On call rota for 1 in 5 weeks (Either overnight stays or out of hours callouts – retainer paid for OOH + additional payment for any attended callouts. Overnight payment per night paid).

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Posted: October 21st, 2026