Maintenance Engineer Trainer

ATA Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Engineer Trainer to work at their prestigious on-site Training Academy. You will support the development of both apprentice and experienced engineers, ensuring they possess the skills for a fast-paced production environment. Candidates should have prior maintenance engineering experience and a passion for training. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Up to 18% total pension contribution

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Excellent company car scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a maintenance engineer/team leader or manager.
• A genuine passion and interest in the development of others.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and development of both apprentice and experienced maintenance engineers.
• Deliver training aligned with the needs of five manufacturing shops.
• Ensure engineers are equipped with technical capabilities for a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Multiskilled expertise across electrical, mechanical, PLC, and fluid power systems

Strong communication skills

Confidence to develop and deliver training material

Experience delivering coaching sessions

Education

Recognised level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Trainer, Derby, 42-50K (DOE), Days 07-15:15pm

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.

Home to the iconic Toyota Corolla—the world’s most popular vehicle—this state‑of‑the‑art facility has been a cornerstone of the local community since the early 1990s. Today, over 2,000 skilled team members contribute to Toyota’s continued success, supported by one of the most advanced training environments in the automotive industry.

As Toyota’s flagship European site, TMUK plays a critical role in global operations, contributing over £3 billion to the company’s £210 billion annual turnover. The Training Academy is internationally recognised for its commitment to developing top tier engineering talent, combining cutting‑edge training methodologies with Toyota’s renowned manufacturing excellence.

About the role

Working within this world‑class academy as a maintenance engineer trainer, 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

To be considered for this maintenance engineer trainee position you should have/be the following:

• 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.

If you feel like you are the right Maintenance Engineer trainer for this role and would like to hear more about, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283 or email your CV to [e-mail]

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