Trainee Service Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical Field Role

About the role

We are looking for a Trainee Service Engineer to join our expanding team in Crawley. You will be trained to service waste‑handling and loading‑bay equipment across London and the South of England, working on a variety of electrical and mechanical tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Service and maintain waste handling equipment such as balers and compactors.
• Service loading‑bay machinery including dock levellers and scissor lifts.
• Cover a geographical patch covering London and the South of England.
• Participate in a 1‑in‑7 on‑call rota with an allowance.
• Work a guaranteed 50‑hour week with overtime at time‑and‑a‑half.

Required profile

• Good electrical knowledge.
• Reside within reasonable travelling distance of Crawley.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work full‑time (50 hours) and occasional on‑call duties.

Required skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Basic hydraulics knowledge for equipment servicing.
• Ability to operate and service mechanical plant (balers, compactors, dock levellers, scissor lifts).
• Driving licence for travel between sites.

What we offer

• Salary £38,000–£42,000 per year.
• Regular overtime paid at double time, plus time‑and‑a‑half for extra hours.
• On‑call allowance of £700.
• Comprehensive training on all equipment.
• Company van and pension scheme.