Site based engineer's mate / trainee

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a engineer’s mate/ trainee to work alongside our existing skilled site-based engineering teams. The work involves AHU/HVAC upgrade / refurbishment projects in existing commercial premises in the UK.

The role requires a person who understands that the site location will vary and hence travel and staying away as required around the UK (ideal location are the Southampton (Hampshire) & Consett (County Durham) area’s due to location of existing skilled engineers). The candidate should ideally have a valid CSCS card as this is a requirement on many of the sites, however any suitable successful candidate would be sent on the course within the first couple of days of employment. Our existing team will be able to offer bespoke training on the installation and refurbishment aspect of AHU’s & HVAC equipment. The role offers the chance to learn bespoke engineering skills with the opportunity to go onto a skilled role.

A flexible approach to working is required due to the times we can access units to be able to switch off to gain access and hence the ability to be able to work weekends and out of hours working is important.

Education /Knowledge/ Skills / Ability

As a Mate/trainee Engineer your main responsibilities will be to work alongside a current skilled site engineer to form the 2nd member of this working team to carry out installation works and repairs on AHU and ventilation systems. dependant on experience training can be provided on the below key duties.

Essential Qualifications and Attributes

Preferred mechanical engineer experience / use of hand & power tools
Sheetmetal, fabrication, ductwork, air conditioning experience will be beneficial
General labouring duties
Full driving licence
CSCS card
Strong customer focus
Strong communication skills and ability to listen to instructions from lead engineer
Work may require working nights, weekends and long hours depending on the project (Overtime at the applicable rates paid)

Competitive salary and overtime rates paid for suitable candidate

Please send CV to sales@ahs-ss.uk.com

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