Trainee Engineer

Reach plc; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Oldham is seeking a motivated engineer to join their pressroom team. The role involves maintaining and improving high-speed printing presses with opportunities for training and progression. Candidates should have a hands-on mindset and an engineering qualification while being comfortable with tools. The position offers various employee benefits including generous leave, wellness support, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Extra leave for personal moments

Bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on mindset; comfortable with tools and getting oily/inky.
• Strong trainees considered for the role.
• Awareness of HSE standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve high-speed printing presses and associated equipment.
• Replace and align bolts, bearings and motors.
• Help diagnose root causes of breakdowns and fix issues safely.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Clear communication

Team player

Mechanical/electrical/mechatronics knowledge

Awareness of HSE standards

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical/mechatronics)

Tools

Tools for maintenance

Job description

Company Description

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we’re much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

What The Role Involves

Love getting stuck in, learning fast, and fixing real machinery? This is a practical, ink‑on‑your‑hands engineering role with loads of training, mentoring and progression.

You’ll join our pressroom team maintaining and improving high‑speed printing presses and associated equipment. Expect varied days, proper on‑the‑tools experience, and a clear development plan to grow your skillset.

You’ll replace and align bolts, bearings and motors, support roller and plate lifter repairs, and work methodically through the EAM PPM schedule with clear, accurate handovers and logs.

When breakdowns happen, you’ll help to diagnose root causes, fix issues safely, you’ll keep the area tidy, follow safe systems of work and comply fully with health, safety and environmental policies.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Practical, hands‑on mindset; comfortable with tools and getting oily/inky.
• Engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical/mechatronics) but strong trainees considered.
• Clear communicator (verbal/written) and a supportive team player with potential to lead.
• Awareness of HSE standards.
• An understanding of FMCG manufacturing.

How We'll Look After You

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor’s appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest‑free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.