Trainee Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in maintenance engineering is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer to support planned and reactive maintenance. The role offers extensive training and development opportunities, within a supportive environment, and involves fault-finding and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates should have engineering experience and be commutable to Staplehurst. A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 plus bonuses and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Bonuses

Training & Development

Pension

Qualifications

• Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering experience.
• Looking for technical progression through ongoing training.
• Commutable to Staplehurst.

Responsibilities

• Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across production site.
• Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Electrical engineering experience

Fault finding

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Overview

Trainee Maintenance Engineer — £35,000 - £45,000+ Bonus + Training & Development

Maidstone (Commutable from: Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Ashford, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, Sittingbourne and surrounding areas)

Do you have Maintenance or Engineering experience, looking to join a leading company willing to provide full Electrical, Mechanical and PLC training to maximise your technical ability?

This is a unique opportunity to join a family-run business that is an industry leader in its field, offering structured training, ongoing development, and a varied role maintaining specialist equipment within a modern manufacturing environment.

This company is known for its strong team culture, commitment to staff wellbeing, and consistent investment in its people. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to support planned and reactive maintenance across their site.

In this Mon-Fri, days-based role you\'ll be fault-finding and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems. You\'ll also carry out regular preventative maintenance, support on-site services, and play a key part in continuous improvement initiatives.

This would suit an Engineer from a Manufacturing background, looking to join a well-established offering training, overtime and excellent benefits.

The Role

• Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across production site
• Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems
• Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with safety regulations

The Person

• Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering experience
• Looking for technical progression through on-going training
• Commutable to Staplehurst

Reference: 260271

Keywords: Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Pneumatics, Pumps, Motors, Furnaces, Fault Finding, Kent, Staplehurst, Days, Training, Bonus, Pension

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Alex Marks at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal