Trainee BMS Engineer

Hamilton Barnes

BMS Trainee Engineer!

The Company
We are are working with a growing building management systems (BMS) specialist, currently the #3 Trend partner in the UK. As part of our expansion we’re building out a permanent in-house engineering team.

They look after a portfolio of mainly NHS properties (both static and mobile) and are expanding into the hotel sector. With strong office culture, monthly engineer meetings, and full-team involvement from day one, this is a great opportunity to be part of a company where everyone knows your name.

The Opportunity
They’re looking for a trainee BMS Engineers to join the team. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or someone looking to break into BMS from an M&E, support, or military background, we’ll build a tailored training plan to set you up for success.

You’ll work on a range of sites using Trend and Tridium systems, and we’ll cover all certifications and provide full on-the-job training. For trainees, this is a real opportunity to earn while you learn — think of it like a paid internship with real career progression.

What You'll Be Doing
Attend sites for PPM, servicing, breakdowns, and remedial works

Shadow senior engineers as part of your development

Provide clear and detailed reports for each job

Be part of the on-call rota (1 in 5 weeks, once trained)

Engage with clients and represent the company professionally

Participate in engineer meetings and contribute to continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves:

A driven, positive attitude with genuine interest in BMS

M&E, electrical, support, or IT background

Eagerness to learn, grow, and be part of a close-knit team

Willingness to commit to the training plan (note: if you leave within 12 months of taking a course, you’ll be required to repay the training cost)

Nice-to-Haves:

Any Trend or Tridium experience (monitoring, wiring, commissioning, etc.)

BMS servicing or support background

Training & Development
We offer one of the best hands-on training setups in the industry:

Dedicated training plan depending on your background

Shadowing with experienced engineers

All certifications paid for (BMS, electrical, software, etc.)

Monthly reviews and bi-annual engineering catchups

Benefits
£200/week on-call + minimum 4 hours guaranteed pay

25 days holiday + your birthday off after 1 year

Business mileage & expense reimbursement

Company laptop, phone & tools provided

Car allowance or travel cost reimbursement

Company pension & health cover

Bonus scheme

Death in service cover

Branded workwear provided

Regular team socials (Christmas parties, etc.)