Trainee Maintenance Engineer (Full Training / Food)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Kingstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Unlimited overtime

Career progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited are seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer (Full Training / Food) based in Stafford. You will join a leading food manufacturer, receive full training and benefit from unlimited overtime and clear progression.

You will train in mechanical and electrical fault finding, support planned maintenance and reactive repairs on production and packaging machinery, with potential to advance to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern once fully trained.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship required.
• Willingness to train in mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Interest in progressing within food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on production and packaging machinery.
• Develop mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Assist with maintenance of production equipment and packaging lines.
• Work with experienced engineers to build technical ability.
• Receive full training and pursue progression opportunities.
• Potential to move to 4 on 4 off shift pattern after training.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical fault finding

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Trainee Maintenance Engineer (Full Training / Food)

£28,000 - £32,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime

Stafford

Are you an aspiring Maintenance Engineer with an Engineering qualification looking to start your career with a leading food manufacturer offering full training, unlimited overtime and excellent progression opportunities?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business that continues to invest heavily in its facilities, machinery and engineering team. You will receive structured training from experienced engineers, developing your mechanical and electrical skills while gaining valuable experience within a fast-paced production environment.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced Maintenance Engineers supporting planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across production and packaging machinery. You will be trained in electrical and mechanical fault finding, machinery maintenance and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to progress onto a 4 on 4 off shift pattern once fully trained.

This role would suit someone with an Engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or practical technical experience who is looking to develop into a fully qualified Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer while benefiting from excellent training, overtime and career progression.

The Role:

• Full training provided to become a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Developing mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Assisting with maintenance of production and packaging machinery
• Working alongside experienced engineers to develop technical ability
• Unlimited overtime available (OTE £40,000+)

The Person:

• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar)
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Interested in developing within food, FMCG or manufacturing
• Commutable to Stafford

Reference: BBBH25792D

Trainee, Maintenance, Engineer Engineering, Technician, Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Stafford, Staffordshire, Cannock, Telford, Wolverhampton

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications and skill set.