Trainee Maintenance Engineer

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing manufacturing site.

This is a genuine development role, designed for someone early in their engineering career who wants hands-on experience, structured training and a clear pathway to becoming a fully competent multi-skilled maintenance engineer.

You’ll be working alongside experienced engineers on a fast-paced production environment, learning how to fault-find, maintain and improve automated machinery while building long-term career security in a stable manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities across production machinery
• Assist with fault finding on electrical systems, including control panels, sensors, motors and drives, boilers etc
• Carry out basic electrical repairs under supervision
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics and manuals
• Support breakdown response to minimise downtime
• Assist with continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and adhere to health & safety standards at all times

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 2/3, BTEC, City & Guilds, apprenticeship or similar)
• Strong interest in electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop technical ability
• Reliable, safety-focused and comfortable working shifts
• Any exposure to maintenance or manufacturing environments
• Basic understanding of PLCs or automated equipment
• Mechanical awareness or interest in becoming multi-skilled
• Attitude and commitment are more important than experience.
• Full training will be provided

Additional Information:

• Structured training plan with experienced engineers
• Clear progression to Maintenance Engineer level
• Competitive pay with shift allowance
• Secure, long-term employment with a growing manufacturer
• Exposure to modern automated production equipment
• Supportive engineering team and strong safety culture

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bradford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £30,000 and £35,000 Per Month

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English