Posted 23 July, 2026
Junior Battery Engineer
Industrial
Reading, ENG, GB
Full Time
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: PermanentDuties:Assist with servicing, maintenance, and repair of forklift battery systems on customer sitesCarry out routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, topping, and inspectionsSupport fault finding and repairs on batteries and chargers (full training provided)Learn to diagnose technical issues and implement effective solutionsComplete job sheets and service reports accuratelyLiaise with customers and provide a professional level of serviceSupport safe handling and transportation of equipmentWork closely with senior engineers and the service team to plan workloadBuild technical knowledge and develop into an independent field engineerThe ideal candidate must:Hold a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (degree, HNC, HND or similar)Have a strong interest in hands-on engineering and fault findingBe eager to learn and develop new technical skillsHave good communication skills and a professional attitudeBe organised and able to manage tasks effectivelyHold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided)Be IT literate and comfortable completing basic documentationBenefits:Company pensionFlexible working scheduleOvertime opportunitiesCompany van and equipment providedFull training and structured developmentOpportunity 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 clientTPBN1_UKTJ
