Job Title: Trainee / Security Door Installation Mate

Location: Cardiff-based with UK-wide travel

Salary: £25K-£26K

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Company van (shared where applicable), pension scheme, training & development opportunities, etc.

The Opportunity

A specialist engineering business is looking to recruit a Trainee / Installation Mate to support its experienced security and industrial door engineers on commercial and industrial sites across the UK. This is an excellent long-term career opportunity for someone looking to enter the security door industry, gain qualifications, and progress into a fully qualified Installer role.

The successful candidate will work alongside skilled engineers, learning to install high-security, fire-rated, and industrial doors while developing technical skills, understanding industry standards, and gaining hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers with installation of timber, steel, fire-rated, and high-security doors.

• Help prepare work areas, remove existing doors/frames, and tidy workspaces.

• Support in fixing and adjusting hardware including hinges, locking systems, closers, and access components.

• Carry out basic measuring, marking, drilling, and cutting under supervision.

• Load, move, and handle materials and equipment safely.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle standards.

• Follow instructions to support accurate paperwork and site documentation.

• Maintain excellent health and safety practice on all sites, using PPE and following site rules.

• Represent the business professionally at all times with clients and site teams.

Skills & Attributes Required

• Eagerness to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career.

• Good practical skills and willingness to work with tools.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

• Ability to follow instructions and learn technical information.

• Good communication and positive, professional attitude.

• Physically fit - able to lift and manoeuvre heavy equipment.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience in a trade, construction, or engineering environment.

• Any basic tool-use or site experience.

• Interest in security doors, carpentry, metalwork, construction, or access control systems.

What You Will Gain

• Full training and mentoring from experienced engineers.

• Progression opportunities to become a certified Door Installation Engineer.

• Industry qualifications and accreditations (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Door Systems Installation).

• Experience working with high-security and specialised systems across varied commercial sites.