Trainee Radio Hire and Workshop Support

RenDit; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications solutions provider based in St Neots is seeking a Trainee Radio Hire & Workshop Support team member. This is a hands-on, full-time role that offers £25,000 per annum. The candidate should have an interest in two-way communications or engineering and a practical mindset. Responsibilities include handling equipment, assisting configurations, and maintaining workshop organization. The ideal applicant will possess a full UK driving licence and be willing to work weekends and out-of-hours when needed.

Benefits

Practical technical experience

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop skills in communications and engineering

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in two-way communications, electronics, or engineering.
• Suitable for an apprentice engineer, engineering graduate, or someone seeking practical experience.
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support stores and hire administration, including checking in returned hire equipment.
• Clean, label, and test two-way radio equipment.
• Assist with radio configuration and preparation when required.
• Support onsite de-installations alongside company drivers.
• Load and unload company vans.
• Prepare equipment for deployment, including cleaning and labeling radios.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workshop environment.

Skills

Interest in two-way communications, electronics, or engineering

Dependability

Flexibility

Manual handling ability

Education

Apprentice engineer or engineering graduate

Job description

Full-time | Some weekend work required

Trainee Radio Hire & Workshop Support

St Neots

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Full-time | Some weekend work required

Interaction Recruitment is working with a leading communications solutions provider to recruit a Radio Hire & Workshop Support team member based in St Neots.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, hands‑on approach and an interest in two‑way communications, electronics, or engineering. The role would suit an apprentice engineer or someone looking to gain valuable workshop and field experience within a busy hire operation, particularly during the peak summer period.

The Role

Once trained, you will support the radio hire and workshop function, helping to ensure equipment is prepared, tested, deployed, and returned efficiently. This is a varied, operational role requiring flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Some out‑of‑hours and weekend work may be required to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities (Once Trained)

• Support stores and hire administration, including checking in returned hire equipment and booking out basic hires using an internal system
• Clean, label, and test two‑way radio equipment
• Assist with radio configuration and preparation when required
• Support onsite de‑installations alongside company drivers
• Load and unload company vans (manual handling and some heavy lifting involved)
• Prepare equipment for deployment, including cleaning and labelling radios
• Provide support for out‑of‑hours calls when required
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment

About You

• A genuine interest in two‑way communications, electronics, or engineering
• Suitable for an apprentice engineer, engineering graduate, or someone seeking hands‑on technical experience
• Practical, dependable, and flexible
• Willing to work occasional weekends and out‑of‑hours when required
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks
• Full UK driving licence required

What's On Offer

• £25,000 salary
• Practical, hands‑on technical experience
• Opportunity to develop skills within communications and engineering
• Supportive team environment within a growing and well‑established business

Interaction Recruitment is acting as the recruitment partner for this vacancy. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

If you feel you have the skills and character necessary to take on this interesting and great Workshop position, then apply today or contact to find out more about this opportunity and take the next step in your career.