Trainee Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sunderland is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training in electrical, mechanical, and PLC maintenance while working on a rotating shift pattern. This role offers a competitive salary of £36,000 - £40,000 plus overtime and company benefits., along with excellent progression opportunities in a stable and reputable company.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Training programs

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering or a related technical field.
• Willingness to learn and take on training.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across the production site.
• Work on electrical, mechanical, and PLC equipment.
• Follow a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Trainee Maintenance Engineer

£36,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Sunderland (Commutable from: Newcastle upon Tyne, Murton, Durham, Whitburn, Gateshead, Whickham, Peterlee)

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking to join a nationally leading company willing to provide full Electrical, Mechanical, and PLC training to maximize your technical ability?

On offer is a secure, permanent, and highly varied role where you can dramatically increase your earnings through overtime and progression opportunities.

The company has been established for 135 years and is built to last. They have an excellent reputation for high-quality, sustainable products, as well as a long-standing job retention rate.

This is a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern between days and nights. You will be directly responsible for preventative and planned maintenance on electro-mechanical machinery.

This role would suit an engineer from a manufacturing background, looking to join a well-established company offering training, overtime, and excellent benefits.

The Role:

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (rotating days and nights)
• Planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across the production site
• Electrical, Mechanical, and PLC equipment

The Person:

• Maintenance Engineer or Technician