Trainee/Assistant Engineer - Island Catering Equipment

Job Posted: 22 April 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive salary, according to experience and qualifications
• Industries: Engineering Maintenance Mechanical and Electrical Traineeships

Due to expansion, we are looking for a Trainee/Assistant Engineer who would like to train in the Commercial Catering Equipment World.

You will be assisting our Fully Qualified Electrical & Gas Engineers in our Unit based over in Freshwater.

At Island Catering Equipment, (ICEC), not only do we buy/sell Commercial Catering Equipment we also offer a very competitive repair/breakdown service to the commercial catering World. We offer site surveys to assist in the smooth running of any project and take pride in our quality installation and maintenance services.  Due to expansion of our business, we are now seeking a trainee to assist our Qualified Engineers with the hope that you will also train to the level of our most experienced Engineers further down the line after training.

Role and Responsibilities: Assisting all Engineers in their daily jobs in the unit.  You will be mentored/taught by only qualified Engineers at ICEC.  You will in time learn to assist the engineers under strict guidance of carrying out Maintenance, Repairs and Servicing building yourself up to complete levels in Electrical & hopefully Gas.  These are some of the potential qualifications you would gain: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent, 18th Edition, 2391 or equivalent in Inspecting and Testing, ACS Commercial Gas Ticket, COCN1 – Core Commercial Gas Safety, Knowledge of materials and methods used in the electrical/gas industry.

What We Offer: Competitive salary, according to experience and qualifications, 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, 28 days holiday inc. Bank Holidays, Pension, Training Schemes, PPE Clothing & Tools, Great team of work colleagues.

Application Process: If you believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in our team, please apply with your cv to:

[email protected] or call for a friendly chat to 07542170000