Start Your Engineering Career with Real-World Impact
Join TurfTrax, a global leader in IoT monitoring systems used by world-class organisations including Ascot Racecourse, The Jockey Club, The National Trust, and international racing/sports authorities.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll build, repair, and deploy real technology in the field — not just sit behind a desk. You’ll work with smart sensors, data systems, and connected devices that directly influence safety, performance, and decision-making in elite environments. You will be practical, organised, and comfortable working independently on site while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach. The role involves working with both hardware and supporting software systems and will occasionally require overnight stays during longer service trips.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Duties (St Neots)
- Support low‑volume production of TurfTrax hardware systems
- Service, repair, calibrate and validate electronic devices maintaining accurate service records
- Build and repair chargers, wiring and small electronic assemblies, and connectors (including soldering)
- Replace electronic and mechanical components (batteries, LCDs, switches) and assemble PCBs including through‑hole soldering
- Carry out defined calibration and validation procedures to ensure accuracy
- Carry out stock counts of components and consumables
Field Service Duties (UK and overseas travel)
- Travel to customer sites using a company van to service and maintain Weather Stations
- Carry out on‑site servicing including sensor replacement, wiring inspections, battery testing, cleaning, and preventative maintenance
- Undertake minor repairs on site where possible and report faults accurately
- Maintain the company van, tools, and spare parts to a high standard
- Represent TurfTrax professionally when dealing with customers
- Participate in multi-day service trips, including occasional overnight stays where required
General Duties
- Maintain accurate service records and reports using Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems such as HubSpot
- Use and support TurfTrax software tools and platforms, such as the TurfTrax Hub, Mezurit, GoingStick App and WTX monitoring (training provided)
- Follow internal production and quality processes
- Proactively diagnose faults and contribute improvement ideas
- Learn product‑specific knowledge (full training provided)
- Support colleagues as needed and assist with general administrative or technical tasks
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum age of 21 due to company vehicle insurance requirements
- Full UK driving licence and confidence driving a company van
- Practical hands-on ability with small tools, wiring, connectors, basic electronic assemblies and basic soldering ability
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems such as HubSpot
- Good written communication for service records and reports
- Organised, reliable, and able to work independently
- Willingness to learn Linux-based systems and use command-line tools (CLI) for basic tasks after training
- Interest in IoT devices
Desirable
- Previous experience in a junior technician or field‑service role
- Experience working directly with customers on site
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Exposure to Linux, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems
- Experience with calibration, validation, or testing of technical equipment
- Driving experience through work
- Familiarity with racecourse, sports turf, or grounds management environments
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic mindset
- Proactive and willing to take initiative
- Well organised and able to work independently
- Professional and approachable when dealing with customers
- Flexible and willing to support the wider team
Benefits
- Company van for all site work (fully equipped with tools and parts)
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Structured training and ongoing development across electronics, IoT systems, and field engineering
- Company healthcare scheme, supporting your wellbeing and peace of mind
- Company pension scheme to support your long-term future
- All travel and accommodation expenses covered for site work and overnight trips
- Access to corporate membership badges at Newmarket Racecourses, offering a unique opportunity to experience world-class racing events
- Opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally, gaining real-world experience
- Future career progression opportunities
Additional Information
- Participation in a rota covering some weekends and public holidays(on average 3-4 half‑days per month)
- Once fully trained, weekend rota duties can be carried out from home
- The role includes occasional overnight stays for extended service trips
- Initial interview by video call, followed by an in‑person intervie
Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire (with UK travel; occasional overseas travel)
Contract: Full‑time
Reporting to: Operations Manager (working closely with the Technical Team)
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
Equal Opportunities
TurfTrax Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Address/Contact
TurfTrax Limited, Unit 1B Alington Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6WL.
Telephone: +44 1480 408970
- For further information about TurfTrax Limited visit: www.turftrax.com or follow our social media channels on X (Twitter) & LinkedIn
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with electronics assembly, including soldering?
Experience:
- Driving: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Neots PE19 6WL
