Trainee Service Engineer – Air Compressors
Location: Scotland
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
About Us
Griffin Air Systems Ltd is one of Scotland's leading providers of compressed air systems. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking company with an established reputation for quality, reliability and excellent customer service.
We are entering an exciting period of ambitious growth, with significant plans to expand our customer base across all industrial sectors throughout Scotland. To support this expansion, we are looking for a motivated Trainee Service Engineer to join our team and build a long-term career with us.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn, develop new skills and become part of a successful, growing engineering business. Full training and support will be provided, allowing the successful candidate to develop into a skilled service engineer within the compressed air industry.
The Role
As a Trainee Service Engineer, you will experience a varied role combining working alongside experienced engineers, workshop-based activities, and attending customer sites independently as your skills and confidence develop.
You will gain hands-on experience assisting with the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of air compressors and associated equipment. Working closely with our experienced engineering team, you will develop the technical knowledge and practical skills required to progress into a fully independent service engineer role.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel is a key part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of air compressors and associated equipment.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Perform compressed air energy audits.
- Conduct breathing air quality tests.
- Carry out ultrasonic leak detection surveys.
- Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A good engineering background with mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- A positive, adaptable attitude and strong work ethic.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A commitment to providing outstanding customer service and building long-term customer relationships.
- The ambition to grow with a company that has clear plans for expansion and career development.
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing technical development working alongside experienced service engineers.
- A varied role working across a wide range of industrial sectors.
- The opportunity to gain valuable industry experience while completing a fully funded NVQ qualification.
- Opportunities for career progression as the company continues its ambitious growth and expansion.
- Supplier product training days with leading industry manufacturers.
- Company-funded social events.
- A fully equipped company van and fuel card provided.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- All specialist tools and equipment supplied.
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- A clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified Service Engineer within the company.
- Paid holidays.
If you're looking to start or develop your engineering career with a growing, ambitious company where your skills and commitment will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clydebank, G81 2QP
