Trainee Door Engineer - Exeter

26500 - 28500

Date Posted: Friday 06 February 2026

, Ref: 1346

Trainee Door Engineer to join our client’s team based in Exeter, Devon.

This is a permanent role ideal for candidates with a background in multi-skilled door engineering, particularly within Industrial and Auto doors. The successful applicant will work closely with senior engineers, gaining valuable experience in the repair, service, and installation of industrial and commercial doors, gates, barriers, and loading bay equipment.

Role Overview:

  • Position: Trainee Door Engineer
  • Location: Exeter
  • Salary: £14.50 - 15.50 per hour
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Driving Licence - must hold a valid driving licence

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting weekly vehicle inspections, assisting with maintenance tasks, completing necessary documentation, and adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • The role offers comprehensive on-the-job training, with ongoing support from experienced engineers to develop your skills and independence
  • Working with Industrial Doors, Roller Shutters, Sectional overheads and Steel Door Sets.
  • Support with on-call rota

The candidate must be computer literate, well-organised, a clear communicator, and hold a valid driver’s license. Flexibility, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are essential. Power tools and PPE are supplied, with personal hand tools provided by the applicant.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime.
  • Work across Devonshire area with Senior Engineers to become a door engineer in your own right in the future
  • On-going training and development within the Door industry, i.e. BSEN16005 / DHF 
  • Door to Door pay 
  • Opportunity to support with on call rota 
  • Power tools, access equipment, specialist tools, BGS branded workwear and PPE will all be provided but hand tools of a suitable quality are to be supplied by the employee 

 

 

 

 

 

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