Position Overview:
Think Hire is a leading provider of specialist Solar-Hybrid and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), supported by a market-leading asset management software solution. We design, manufacture and configure innovative renewable power solutions that help customers reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and deliver cleaner temporary power across the construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
As a Graduate/Trainee Technical Engineer, your purpose is to support the Technical Team in delivering expert engineering support across our nationwide operations while developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful engineering career. Through structured training and hands-on experience, you'll assist with technical fault diagnosis, product configuration, product development and the delivery of innovative renewable power solutions.
Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll play an important role in solving technical challenges, supporting our depot network and customers, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our products and engineered systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing first-line technical support to our depots and field teams.
- Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults remotely via telephone and digital diagnostics.
- Investigating equipment returned to our Head Office to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Assisting with the design, configuration and testing of our in-house renewable power and software solutions.
- Supporting product development and continuous improvement projects.
- Assisting with commissioning, testing and validation of new products and systems.
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation, reports and service information.
- Working closely with engineering, operations and suppliers to resolve technical challenges.
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant standards.
Key Skills & Experience:
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, is eager to learn and wants to develop a career in engineering within the renewable energy sector.
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
An HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
You'll also demonstrate:
- A genuine interest in renewable energy, power systems and engineering technology.
- Strong analytical and fault-finding skills.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics, or a willingness to develop these skills.
- Excellent communication skills with confidence supporting colleagues and customers.
- A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
- A proactive attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a technical team.
Why Join Think Hire?
At Think Hire, you'll become part of a highly skilled technical team developing innovative renewable power solutions that are helping businesses transition to cleaner, smarter temporary power.
This role offers far more than traditional engineering support. You'll receive structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers while gaining hands-on experience with market-leading Solar-Hybrid and Battery Energy Storage technologies. You'll be involved in the design, manufacture, configuration and continuous development of bespoke engineering solutions, working on real technical challenges that have a direct impact on our customers and the business.
As a growing company, we're committed to investing in our people and providing genuine opportunities for career progression. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a company pension, ongoing professional development and support towards further engineering qualifications, helping you build a rewarding long-term career within the renewable energy sector.
If you're looking for a varied engineering role where no two days are the same and where your ideas, development and ambition are valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing program
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
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