Trainee installation engineer - united kingdom, leeds, west yorkshire

trainee installation engineer

northern workshop, gildersome, leeds ls27 7jz

full time 40hrs, permanent, monday to friday, 08.30 to 1700 plus overtime

competitive salary on offer, plus opportunity for overtime

our client are looking for the next generation of trainee installation engineers to begin their career with us.

are you looking to kick start your career as an installation engineer? do you want to work on projects that challenge you daily, do you want to learn whilst you earn?

do you have the ability to listen to and learn from your colleagues whilst gaining the skills to complete auto-electrical vehicle installations to a high standard?

this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team of engineers. here you will learn from the industry’s best, with the opportunity to work on a variety of commercial vehicle projects.

established over 20 years ago our client is one of the uk’s leading auto-electrical engineering company’s specializing in commercial vehicle safety systems. operating nationwide and dealing with some of the largest fleets in the country we provide optimum solutions and a seamless service tailored to meet the exact requirements of our clients and we strive to continually grow from strength to strength.

our client are recognised as the preferred supplier for the uk’s biggest manufacturer of vehicle safety systems including commercial vehicle cctv, reverse cameras, cyclist detection systems including halo®, obstacle detection and radar systems, visual warning systems and specialist vehicle installation. more recently our client has expanded into the racking, welfare and van conversion market dealing with leading brands such as sortimo, system edstrom and rhino to provide bespoke solutions for clients up and down the country.

we are looking to recruit motivated individuals who are ambitious and want to expand their skills and experience to develop their future career with us. you may be a college leaver, someone just starting out in their career or someone more mature wishing to learn a new trade, as long as you have a positive attitude and desire towards learning new skills, we would love to hear from you. we provide full in-house training on all our installation products, systems and procedures.

the position requires a confident person who loves working with their hands, can follow instructions and communicate well at all levels, both working on their own initiative and as part of a team. a full uk driving license is not essential, but would be an advantage.

the position will offer training towards the following:

learn how to install auto electrical equipment on commercial vehicles (reverse camera & vehicle cctv, vehicle safety equipment, visual warning equipment, sensors and radar installations, specialist vehicle installations, lighting and beacons)
learn how to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams
learn how to inspect and test electrical installations
learn to diagnose and rectify faults on a range of circuits and equipment
learn and adhere to safe working practices within a workshop environment

in return we offer the following:

competitive salary and overtime
full in-house training and development
private health care
company pension scheme in line with government standards
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
employee reward & recognition scheme
full uniform, including safety boots and tools
free onsite parking

if you are committed and looking for a career and would like to be part of a well-respected, successful team of skilled nationwide engineers, benefitting from our structured approach to training and development, with career progression opportunities and real job security then look no further, apply today.

our client is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.

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