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Junior Battery Engineer

Impact Recruitment ServicesEnglefield, Reading🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 26 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£26.5k - £27.5k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Junior

Job Description

Are you a recent Mechanical or Electrical Engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career as a Junior Battery Engineer? Do you enjoy hands-on work, fault finding, and developing your skills in a field-based environment? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Battery Engineer to cover Reading and surrounding areas. This is a field-based role with full training provided, offering an excellent opportunity to develop into a fully qualified engineer within a supportive and experienced team. Location: Reading and Surrounding Areas Hours:

Monday - Friday (8-hour shifts) Salary: £26,500 - £27,500 per annum (DOE) + Company Van, Equipment, Overtime & Benefits Contract: Permanent Duties:

Assist with servicing, maintenance, and repair of forklift battery systems on customer sites<br />Carry out routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, topping, and inspections<br />Support fault finding and repairs on batteries and chargers (full training provided)<br />Learn to diagnose technical issues and implement effective solutions<br />Complete job sheets and service reports accurately<br />Liaise with customers and provide a professional level of service<br />Support safe handling and transportation of equipment<br />Work closely with senior engineers and the service team to plan workload<br />Build technical knowledge and develop into an independent field engineerThe ideal candidate must:

Hold a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (degree, HNC, HND or similar)<br />Have a strong interest in hands-on engineering and fault finding<br />Be eager to learn and develop new technical skills<br />Have good communication skills and a professional attitude<br />Be organised and able to manage tasks effectively<br />Hold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided)<br />Be IT literate and comfortable completing basic documentationBenefits:

Company pension<br />Flexible working schedule<br />Overtime opportunities<br />Company van and equipment provided<br />Full training and structured development<br />Opportunity to progress into a fully qualified engineerIf this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client

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