Job Description

Trainee Service Engineer (Electrical Background - Gas Training Provided)

Location:

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Type:

Full-time | Permanent

Salary:

Up to 30,000, with commission scheme and full benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated

electrically trained engineer

who is looking to transition into the world of

industrial and commercial gas engineering

. You'll be joining a well-established engineering company that specialises in servicing, testing, and installation of equipment within the paint finishing industry--think industrial ovens, paint spray booths, air handling units, and more.

While you may not yet have commercial gas experience, we're ready to train and support you to become a

fully qualified gas engineer

, offering hands-on exposure, formal training (including Gas Safe), and a structured path toward career progression.

What You'll Be Trained To Do:

Service, diagnose, and repair a wide range of

industrial process equipment

Commission

industrial ovens and process burners

Conduct

LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) testing

on extraction systems Complete site inspections, risk assessments, and detailed reports Liaise with customers on and off-site, providing top-tier service Install ovens, spray booths, ducting, lighting, and more Carry out airflow, lighting, noise, and oven data logging tests Work in line with

legal regulations and health & safety standards

, including working at height

What We're Looking For:

Electrical or domestic gas experience (ideal, but not essential) A real desire to learn and grow into a commercial gas role A

full UK driving licence

Comfortable working with tools, solving problems, and dealing with customers Able to work flexibly (early starts, late finishes, occasional travel and overnight stays)

What You'll Get:

Full training provided

, including: Gas Safe training Working at Height IPAF, PASMA, scaffold use, harness safety

Company van

(for business use)

Tablet provided

for reports, scheduling, and communication Generous

commission scheme

- earn extra for new enquiries and successful jobs 7 breakfast & lunch allowance when travelling, plus 30 dinner budget (receipts required)

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

150 personal hotel & meal allowance every 4 months

100,000 life insurance

post-probation

Pension scheme

4-month probation period
If you're electrically trained, hands-on, and looking to build a long-term career in gas engineering, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain new qualifications, broaden your skills, and join a forward-thinking engineering team that values personal development and technical excellence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance
Application question(s):

Are you looking to get into the gas industry?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Expected start date: 10/05/2025