Trainee, Engineering and Maintenance (f/m/d)

dsm-firmenich; Thirsk; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

dsm-firmenich invites applicants to join its Engineering and Maintenance Trainee program. You will gain practical experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment, with structured training and on-the-job learning to develop mechanical, electrical, and maintenance skills.

We seek individuals at the start of their engineering career who are eager to learn in a dynamic production setting and grow into future engineering and maintenance professionals.

Qualifications

• Technical education in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in engineering, maintenance, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems and willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsabilités

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues under the guidance of experienced technicians and engineers.
• Participate in equipment inspections, maintenance planning, and documentation to ensure operational reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support spare parts inventory management.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while working in a manufacturing environment.

Connaissances

Trainee Engineer

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical basics

Maintenance basics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formation

Technical education in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering or related field

Description du poste

As a Trainee within the Engineering and Maintenance team, you will gain practical experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment and facilities. Through structured training and on-the-job learning, you will develop technical skills in mechanical, electrical, and maintenance disciplines while supporting the reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant operations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals at the beginning of their engineering career who are eager to learn in a dynamic production environment and develop into future engineering and maintenance professionals.

Your key responsibilities

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues under the guidance of experienced technicians and engineers.
• Participate in equipment inspections, maintenance planning, and documentation to ensure operational reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support spare parts inventory management.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while working in a manufacturing environment.

We offer

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

• Technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in engineering, maintenance, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems and willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavour, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.