Multi-Trade Engineer Assistant

C2 Recruitment · Basildon, England

Multi-Trade Engineer Assistant at C2 Recruitment, based in Basildon, England, paying £26,000 - £30,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location
Basildon, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
19 hours ago
Closes
21 Oct 2026
Sector
Customer Advisor

33% below the typical rate for customer advisor

Reference STH-JORD-ENGIN2009_1789888720

About the role

Multi-Trade Engineer Assistant

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location: Essex & Greater London

Our client is looking for several Multi-Trade Engineer Assistants to join their maintenance team. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across railway stations and associated buildings throughout Essex and Greater London.

The Role

This is an excellent earn-while-you-learn opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in multi-skilled engineering and maintenance.

Working alongside experienced engineers and supported by colleagues and mentors, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of trades while developing the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to progress into a multi-skilled engineering role.

As a Multi-Trade Engineer Assistant, you will assist with responsive repairs, planned maintenance and void works, learning how to complete repairs safely, professionally and to a high standard.

You will gain valuable experience in diagnosing issues, carrying out repairs and providing excellent customer service across railway stations and associated buildings.

Throughout your training, you will develop skills in:

  • Supporting specialist electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and fire engineers
  • Plumbing maintenance and repairs
  • General building maintenance
  • Fault diagnosis and problem solving
  • Health and safety best practice
  • Customer service and communication
  • Using mobile technology and digital repair management systems
  • Organising materials, equipment and workloads effectively

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Practical and hands-on, with at least 1 year's experience in labouring or a trade environment
  • Safety-conscious, dependable and reliable
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Confident communicating with customers, station staff and contractors
  • Organised and able to maintain accurate digital records
  • Keen to learn and develop their technical skills
  • Appropriately trained and competent to undertake any specialist work required

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple trades while working alongside experienced engineers in a professional maintenance environment.

If you are practical, motivated and looking to build a long-term career in engineering then this is for you. We look forward to your application.

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your information will always be handled securely and professionally.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website.

Reference: STH-JORD-ENGIN2009_1789888720 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 21 Oct 2026 · Listed via C2 Recruitment

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