Trainee Maintenance Engineer: Mentored in PLC & Automation

The Butchers Recruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Butchers Recruiter is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer in the United Kingdom. You will work alongside experienced engineers to diagnose and repair faults on production machinery while developing electrical and mechanical skills.

You will assist with planned maintenance, inspections and servicing, and gain exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, motors, sensors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Training and progression opportunities will be provided in a busy food manufacturing

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or completed apprenticeship required.
• Some practical engineering experience from an apprenticeship, training or trainee position.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems (motors, drives, sensors or industrial machinery).
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, fault-finding principles and safe maintenance practices.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, PLCs, automation or PPM is advantageous; further training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery with experienced engineers.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance, inspections and servicing.
• Develop understanding of PLC-controlled equipment, motors, sensors and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Support breakdown repairs and learn fault identification to minimise downtime.
• Help maintain records, update systems and support equipment improvements.
• Follow food safety and health and safety procedures, including equipment isolation.

Skills

Electrical engineering basics

Mechanical engineering basics

PLC familiarity

Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC

HNC

Completed apprenticeship

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Job description

The Butchers Recruiter is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer in the United Kingdom. You will work alongside experienced engineers to diagnose and repair faults on production machinery while developing electrical and mechanical skills.

You will assist with planned maintenance, inspections and servicing, and gain exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, motors, sensors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Training and progression opportunities will be provided in a busy food manufacturing