Trainee Engineer - Maintenance & Reliability

DSM-Firmenich AG; Thirsk; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich AG is seeking a Trainee in Engineering and Maintenance in Thirsk, United Kingdom. The role offers structured training across mechanical, electrical, and maintenance disciplines to support reliability, efficiency and safety of plant operations.

The program targets individuals at the start of their engineering career who are eager to learn in a dynamic production environment and grow into future engineers and maintenance professionals.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are important.
• A proactive learning mindset is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues under guidance.
• Participate in equipment inspections, maintenance planning and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement focused on safety, efficiency and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support spare parts inventory management.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and teamwork

Proactive learning mindset

Education

Technical education in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering

Job description

DSM-Firmenich AG is seeking a Trainee in Engineering and Maintenance in Thirsk, United Kingdom. The role offers structured training across mechanical, electrical, and maintenance disciplines to support reliability, efficiency and safety of plant operations.

The program targets individuals at the start of their engineering career who are eager to learn in a dynamic production environment and grow into future engineers and maintenance professionals.