Trainee Service Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer to assist with the installation and maintenance of process equipment used in the beverage industry. This role offers full training, hands-on mentoring, and a clear progression path into a qualified Service Engineer position. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing or engineering and must be flexible with travel. Compensation includes a salary of £24,000 - £27,000 along with overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Full training and mentoring

Fast salary increases

Overtime pay at 1.5x

Monday - Friday working pattern

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, engineering, production or similar.
• Comfortable with travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, servicing and maintenance of process equipment.
• Support fault-finding and breakdowns on customer sites.
• Learn mechanical and electrical aspects of industrial machinery.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on mindset

Motivation and reliability

Job description

Trainee Service Engineer (Breweries / Wineries) - Full Training and Progression

£24,000 - £27,000 + Overtime (1.5x) + Full Training + Fast Salary increases + Clear Progression

Milton Keynes | Travel included

Kick-start your Engineering career with full training, paid overtime (1.5x standard rate) and fast progression.

This is a rare opportunity for an aspiring Engineer looking to get kick‑start their career with full training and progression to be a fully qualified Service Engineer in the manufacturing sector.

You’ll receive full training, structured development and hands‑on mentoring from senior engineers – with a clear route into a qualified Service Engineer role, quick salary increases and overtime paid at time and a half to boost earnings.

You’ll support the installation, servicing and maintenance of specialist process equipment used by breweries, wineries and drinks manufacturers across the UK.

Travel is involved, but extended stays away are mainly limited to busier summer periods.

This would suit someone from a Production operatives / machine operators and College Engineering background or similar. This role suits someone looking for long‑term career development, not just a job.

The Role

• Assist with installation, servicing and maintenance of process equipment
• Support fault‑finding and breakdowns on customer sites
• Travel to customer locations across the UK (weekdays only)
• Learn mechanical and electrical aspects of industrial machinery
• Provide technical support under supervision

The Person

• Motivated, reliable and keen to learn a skilled trade
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, production or similar
• Comfortable with travel and occasional overnight stays
• Practical, hands‑on mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• £24,000 - £27,000 basic salary
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Full training & mentoring from senior engineers
• Fast salary reviews as you develop
• Clear progression into a Service Engineer role
• Monday - Friday working pattern
• Long‑term stability within a specialist engineering business

This role is ideal for:

Machine Operators, Production Operatives, Engineering Assistants, College Leavers, Junior Technicians looking to move into Field Service Engineering.

Keywords

Junior Service Engineer, Trainee Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Manufacturing, Process Equipment, Food and Beverage, Drinks Manufacturing, Brewery Equipment, Winery Equipment, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineer, Production Operative, FMCG, Industrial Engineering, Service Technician