Trainee Acoustic Specialist in Hertford, Hertfordshire

Location: Hertford, SG14

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9am-5pm)

Job Code: MJ2349

Trainee Acoustic Specialist

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a specialist engineering career?

Join an industry-leading noise control and acoustics specialist based in Hertford. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience on live engineering projects, combining core office-based design and technical analysis with occasional UK site visits.

This is the perfect springboard to build your practical technical expertise in a rapidly growing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior engineers in designing bespoke noise control and acoustic engineering solutions from initial concept to delivery.
• Perform acoustic calculations, data input, and technical analysis for client projects.
• Assist with testing, investigations, and practical problem-solving on site and in the office.
• Help coordinate ongoing project timelines and contracting administration.
• Ensure all technical work complies with relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• A-Levels (or equivalent) in Maths, Science, Design & Technology, or an Engineering-related subject.
• Solid understanding of basic engineering principles with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Competent with MS Office (Excel/Word). Basic CAD or prior acoustics exposure is a bonus, but not essential.
• Some practical or project-based engineering experience.
• Eagerness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and ideally a full UK driving licence for site visits.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare, pension, and death in service schemes (following qualifying period)
• Fully funded in-house and day-release training where appropriate
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Regular company-funded social events
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

***Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available.***