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Trainee Technician / Engineering / Construction Industry

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Posting date: 19 January 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Starting on National Minium Wage + Competitive Overtime + Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 February 2026
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: AWD online
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AWDO-P14286

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Summary

Trainee Technician

An excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated individual to begin a career within the engineering and construction testing sector, supporting site-based projects nationwide with full training provided.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Trainee Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Junior Technician, Site Technician


NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Trainee / Entry Level Role – All Levels of Experience Considered

Ideal candidates will have some sort of college-based qualification or an understanding of electrical / mechanical / structural engineering. However, this is desirable, and you must be willing to learn new skills and have great time-management. You will also need to be computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office / 365 (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and willing to work away from home when required

SALARY: Starting on National Minium Wage + Competitive Overtime Rates + Benefits

LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in our Laboratory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH66)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Month Minimum Probation Period Required


KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions)


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trainee Technician who is keen to learn new skills within the engineering and construction testing industry. This role is ideal for someone looking to start or develop a hands-on technical career with no previous experience required.

As a Trainee Technician you will support a small, growing project team delivering structural load testing, environmental monitoring and bespoke testing solutions in-line with British Standards. The role is predominantly site based, involving nationwide travel, with a small proportion of work undertaken at the company’s Ellesmere Port testing facilities.

Working closely with experienced colleagues, the Trainee Technician will receive on-the-job training while developing practical, technical and reporting skills in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.


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DUTIES

Your duties as the Trainee Technician include:

• Project Support: Assisting with long and short-term engineering and construction testing projects

• Site-Based Testing: Supporting daily on-site and laboratory testing, including other yard-based activities

• Data Recording: Accurately recording, validating and checking test data and results

• Reporting Assistance: Assisting with analysis, reporting and certification of testing work

• Equipment Maintenance: Supporting calibration, maintenance, storage and upkeep of testing equipment

• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering fully to all company health and safety requirements

• Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a small, growing project team

• Vehicle Checks: Completing routine vehicle checks and maintaining cleanliness and condition

• Housekeeping: Maintaining tidy, organised laboratory, site and storage areas

• Policy Adherence: Following all company policies and procedures at all times


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines

• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills

• Full and valid UK Driving Licence (six points or less, no active convictions)

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Reliable, punctual and committed approach to work

• Willingness to travel nationwide and work away from home when required

• Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends or nights when needed, on short notice

Desirable

• An understanding of electrical, mechanical or structural engineering

• Previous site experience using tools or equipment

• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach

• Flexible attitude to working hours and travel

• Valid CSCS Card (preferred but can be obtained later)

• Relevant qualifications, although full job-role training will be provided


BENEFITS

• Holiday package of 33 days including Bank Holidays

• Pension scheme


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14286

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