Job reference
KJ/JBE_1776931064
Company Name
Salary
£26500 - £27500 per annum + Company Van, Equipment, Benefits
Location
Reading
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
01/06/2026
Posted date
23/04/2026
Closing date
14/05/2026
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
* Carry out routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, topping, and inspections
* Support fault finding and repairs on batteries and chargers (full training provided)
* Learn to diagnose technical issues and implement effective solutions
* Complete job sheets and service reports accurately
* Liaise with customers and provide a professional level of service
* Support safe handling and transportation of equipment
* Work closely with senior engineers and the service team to plan workload
* Build technical knowledge and develop into an independent field engineer
The 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 finding
* Be eager to learn and develop new technical skills
* Have good communication skills and a professional attitude
* Be organised and able to manage tasks effectively
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided)
* Be IT literate and comfortable completing basic documentation
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexible working schedule
* Overtime opportunities
* Company van and equipment provided
* Full training and structured development
* Opportunity to progress into a fully qualified engineer
If 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