Trainee Field Service Engineer – Large Format Printers
Location: Leeds Area – home-based with travel
Salary: Starting at £25,000, with more available for the right applicant
Vehicle: Company car or fully expensed use of your own vehicle
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An opportunity to join a small but growing company, installing, servicing and repairing large format printers for a major manufacturer.
This role would suit someone starting their career or looking for a career change, with an interest in driving, fixing things and mechanical or electrical engineering. Previous experience is desirable but not essential – enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a long-term interest in the business are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, service and repair large format printers at customer sites.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and basic IT-related issues.
- Provide excellent customer service and build positive customer relationships.
- Identify potential equipment upgrades and new sales opportunities.
- Travel mainly across the Leeds to Newcastle corridor, with nationwide travel when required.
- Attend overseas training and stay away overnight when necessary, with hotel expenses covered.
What We’re Looking For
- A practical interest in fixing things and understanding how equipment works.
- An interest in electrical and mechanical engineering.
- A basic understanding of computer networks and Microsoft applications.
- A full, clean driving licence and a valid passport.
- Applicants must be over 21.
- A passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
- A willingness to travel extensively, with approximately 30,000 miles of driving per year.
- Flexibility around working hours and occasional overnight stays.
- A keen, focused approach and a willingness to learn.
- An interest in photography would be beneficial but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
- Starting salary of £25,000, with flexibility for the right applicant.
- A company car or fully expensed use of your own vehicle.
- Overseas training opportunities.
- Fully expensed hotel stays when working away.
- Varied and interesting work alongside like-minded engineers.
- Long-term opportunities to develop within a growing business.
- Potential for profit sharing as the business grows.
Working Arrangements
You will be based from home and mainly cover a defined territory between Leeds and Newcastle, with some nationwide travel. Working hours will vary depending on customer requirements, with a mixture of early finishes and longer days.
Applications are welcome from people starting their working career, college leavers and those looking for a change of direction.
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