Maintenance Engineer Trainer

ATA Recruitment; Burnaston CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Burnaston is seeking a Maintenance Engineer Trainer to support the development of maintenance engineers at its training academy. Ideal candidates will have multiskilled expertise and a passion for coaching. This role offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including a significant pension contribution and private healthcare.

Benefits

Up to 18% total pension contribution

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Excellent company car scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a maintenance engineer or team leader in manufacturing.
• Ability to develop and deliver training material.
• Confidence to coach and inspire engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of apprentice and experienced maintenance engineers.
• Deliver training aligned with manufacturing needs.
• Make a lasting impact on engineers' careers.

Skills

Multiskilled expertise across electrical systems

Communication skills

Coaching sessions experience

Passion for development

Education

Recognised level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Trainer – Derby

Salary: £42‑50K (DOE). Days 07‑15: 15 pm. Package includes
• Up to 18% total pension contribution (6% employee / 12% employer)
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Excellent company car scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

About the company

Toyota, the world’s largest automotive manufacturer, is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer Trainer to join its prestigious on‑site Training Academy at the Burnaston plant. Toyota’s flagship European site contributes over £3 billion to the company’s £210 billion annual turnover.

About the role

Working within this world‑class academy you will support the growth and development of both apprentice and experienced maintenance engineers. The academy delivers training aligned to the needs of all five manufacturing shops—Press, Body, Paint, Plastics, and Assembly—ensuring engineers are equipped with the technical capability, mindset, and confidence required to support a highly automated, fast‑paced production environment.

About you

• Previous experience working as a maintenance engineer, team leader or manager, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Multiskilled expertise across electrical, mechanical, PLC, and fluid power systems.
• A genuine passion and interest in the development of others.
• Confidence to develop and deliver training material.
• Experience delivering coaching sessions and training to both apprentices and seasoned engineers (desirable).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence, inspire, and coach.
• Recognised level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ or equivalent).

Why join Toyota’s Training Academy?

• Work in a world‑class training facility, recognised internationally for engineering development.
• Shape the careers of apprentices and experienced engineers, making a lasting impact.
• Develop your own career through exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and continuous professional development.
• Join a collaborative, innovative, and highly skilled team within a globally respected organisation.
• Enjoy competitive benefits, job security, and the opportunity to work at the heart of a flagship European automotive site.

Equal Opportunities

Toyota is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.