Mitie

Trainee Sprinkler Service Engineer

IP28 8NF

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
5 Oct 2026
Closing date
4 Nov 2026

About this role

Job Title

Trainee Sprinkler Service Engineer

Location

RAF Mildenhall

Reports To

Service Department Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Sprinkler Service Engineer to join our service department. This role will specifically support the service and maintenance works for RAF Mildenhall.

Responsibilities

This role would suit a Service Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer, Commercial Sprinkler Engineer, Sprinkler Service Maintenance Engineer.

-Must have experience in servicing all types of the following valve sets - Wet, dry, alternate, deluge and pre-Action.

-Must be able to carry out 5-point flow tests on sprinkler fire pumps and general service checks.

-Sprinkler Installation Level 2 qualified would be desirable but not essential.

-Plumbing / Piping Knowledge & fault finding on sprinkler systems - essential.

-Previous experience gained within Commercial / Industrial buildings environment.

-Experienced in small works install.

-Understanding and exposure to reporting electronically.

-Full driving licence

-DBS check

-Flexible approach to working hours and location, as will cover large area of the UK

-Ability to work unsupervised or in a team

-Professional, pleasant attitude and smart in appearance, capable of communicating diplomatically to strengthen customer relationships.

-Polite communication skills and ability to know when to escalate problems

-IT literate as all jobs are booked on tablets

-Ability to problem solve and use own initiative when on site

-Be punctual and reliable

-Provide an excellent customer experience