Junior Installation Engineer

Overview

As a Junior Installation Engineer, you will support field-based installation of life-saving equipment, working within Derby-area operations. You will interpret drawings and install, adjust, and commission equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards. You’ll collaborate with project managers, service customers, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, high-quality deliveries. This role offers hands-on learning, travel across the UK, and a path to deepen technical and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Set out and rebuild equipment using General Arrangement, P&ID, electrical drawings, and parts lists
• Remove and reassemble components to meet access needs with guidance
• Safely move equipment using pallet trucks, skates or lifting aids
• Connect site utilities (steam, air, water, drain, electrical) using standard methods
• Ensure equipment is used and maintained safely; report faults or out-of-calibration items
• Submit accurate expense claims with documentation
• Work safely with electrical and mechanical tools
• Fill worksheets and installation checklists detailing hours, travel, and issues
• Maintain customer-facing professionalism and communication on site
• Keep work vehicles clean and maintained
• Report progress and issues to Project Managers
• Undertake other duties as required
• Record information per QRC procedures and maintain quality compliance
• Complete Getlearning training as required

Key requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel UK and overseas (85% of time)
• Ability to demonstrate practical use of basic hand tools
• Understanding of simple electrical systems
• Understanding of simple mechanical systems and basic piping
• Location within ~1 hour drive of Derby HQ
• Comfort with working away from home Mon-Fri

• Excellent interpersonal and courteous communication with customers
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team or independently
• Problem solving with a practical, logical approach
• Basic electrical principles
• Mechanical/piping knowledge
• Competence with manual tools

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