Trainee Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Exeter is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,500 per annum, extensive training on the latest machinery, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Engineering qualification and 2-3 years of engineering experience, looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Extensive training and development

Career progression

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience as an Engineer in any setting.
• Ideally a manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Perform service tasks, planned preventive maintenance, and reactive repairs on production machinery.
• Work on processing equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of processing equipment

Fault Finding

Troubleshooting

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Maintenance Engineer - Level 3 qualification required

Location: Exeter

Salary: £35,500 per annum + Overtime + Training on the newest machinery + Development

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, days, 39 hours per week (Flexible hours)

Are you a qualified Engineer at the start of your Maintenance career looking for a new opportunity to develop your skillset on the newest machinery? Are you seeking an exciting role with the largest manufacturer in their field, known for regular overtime, excellent training, development, and progression? Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their busy team at their Exeter facility. The successful candidate will perform service tasks, planned preventive maintenance, and reactive repairs on various production machinery.

The site has recently undergone significant investment, upgrading to the latest machinery, providing an excellent opportunity to develop skills on state-of-the-art equipment.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a candidate with a few years of hands-on experience to be trained on the newest technology. You will work for a market-leading manufacturer known for employee retention and development, offering extensive electrical and mechanical training. With an annual turnover just shy of £5 million, the company reinvests in its employees.

If you are looking for a role that offers variety and the chance to add genuine value to a business that provides a secure, progressive career, this is an excellent opportunity. For further details, please click apply and contact - REF 4308 - Emily Venn.

The Role:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Service, maintenance, and repair tasks
• Working on processing equipment

The Candidate:

• 2-3 years' experience as an Engineer in any setting
• Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Knowledge of processing equipment
• Ideally a manufacturing background

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT, and Science roles ranging from mid to senior levels. Please note that only candidates with a valid UK work permit will be considered.

By applying, you confirm you do not hold a criminal record and are legally eligible for employment.

Keywords: Trainee, Junior, Training, Mechanical, Maintenance, Electrical, Fault Finding, Troubleshooting, FMCG, Food, Manufacturing, Engineer, Production, Machinery, Exeter, Crediton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Cudleigh, Okehampton.