Apprentice Maintenance Technician

Job description

Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK's largest suppliers. Steeper's vision is to create life's turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Maintenance Technician to join our existing team based in Leeds.
The Role:
We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic individual to develop their skills within our Maintenance function. Working closely with the Maintenance Technician, you will gain hands on experience maintaining production equipment, plant, facilities and other company assets safely and effectively. You will learn about planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement, while building detailed knowledge of our site and its equipment. As your skills and confidence develop, you will take on maintenance activities with increasing independence and work towards becoming a fully competent Maintenance Technician. Alongside gaining valuable hands on experience, you will undertake a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician – Dual Discipline apprenticeship, combining structured training with practical workplace learning.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with the Maintenance Technician to develop a detailed working knowledge of the site's machinery, production equipment, plant, facilities and associated systems.
Actively learn and retain site-specific maintenance knowledge, including equipment history, recurring faults, repair techniques, servicing requirements and preventative maintenance activities.
Support the transfer and documentation of maintenance knowledge to improve resilience and continuity within the Maintenance function.
Assist with planning and undertaking scheduled and preventative maintenance activities.
Support the Maintenance Technician in maintaining and completing the departmental preventative maintenance and maintenance trackers.
Assist in responding to equipment and site breakdowns in a timely and safe manner.
Develop fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and general maintenance issues.
Assist with repairs to production equipment, plant, facilities and other company assets.
Carry out routine inspections, checks and readings from equipment across the site, including items such as pressure gauges, temperatures, valves and oil levels where required.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, both electronically and on paper, in accordance with company requirements.
Learn to identify recurring faults and maintenance trends and contribute ideas for preventative actions and improvements.
Support the Maintenance Technician with obtaining components, fixtures, fittings and replacement parts as required.
Develop an und...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds ICD

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-11-2026

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